Jotham
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jotham was the youngest son of Gideon, who condemned Abimelech’s seizure of power in a memorable parable. Another Jotham was a righteous king of Judah, son of Uzziah and father of Ahaz.
Biblical Usage
The first Jotham denounced Abimelech and the men of Shechem through the parable of the trees and then fled. Jotham king of Judah is recorded as a righteous ruler and appears in the genealogy of Jesus.
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