K. Jotham ch. 27

Jotham was also a good king. He built up the temple and so contributed to the greater glory of Yahweh (v. 3). Consequently his neighbors to the east submitted to him and paid him tribute (v. 5). The Chronicler stated the reason Jotham became strong clearly (v. 6).

However, Jotham appears to have failed to lead his people in righteousness (v. 2). There was no reformation of abuses or revival during his reign as far as we know.

Evidently the reference to Jotham's not entering the temple (v. 2) means he did not inappropriately violate the holy place as his father had done (26:16).