KJV ORIGINAL
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He did what was right in the LORD's eyes, following the example of everything his father Uzziah had done.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that this king pleased God by following his father's good example of faithful leadership.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Jotham of Judah, who ruled around 750-735 BC during a time when the northern kingdom of Israel was declining. His father Uzziah (also called Azariah) had been a successful king who strengthened Judah militarily and economically, though he was struck with leprosy later in life for overstepping his role as king. Jotham continued his father's positive reforms and faithful worship of God.
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