Jotham

Jotham son of Uzziah assumed increasing responsibility while his father was isolated with leprosy and later became king. He rebuilt the Upper Gate of the Temple, strengthened Jerusalem's defenses, constructed towns and fortifications, and defeated the Ammonites, who paid tribute. Chronicles says Jotham became powerful because he ordered his ways before the Lord. Unlike his father, he did not unlawfully enter the Temple. Nevertheless, Kings notes that the high places remained, and the people continued sacrificing there.