Azariah his son
Azariah, also known as Uzziah, was the son of Amaziah and became king of Judah. His reign is recorded in 2 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 26. He is noted for his long and prosperous reign, during which he strengthened Judah militarily and economically. However, his pride led to his downfall when he unlawfully entered the temple to burn incense, resulting in God striking him with leprosy. This serves as a reminder of the dangers of pride and the importance of respecting God's established order.

Jotham his son
Jotham was the son of Azariah (Uzziah) and became king of Judah. His reign is described in 2 Kings 15:32-38 and 2 Chronicles 27. Jotham is portrayed as a king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, continuing the construction projects and military successes of his father. His reign was relatively peaceful, and he is noted for his obedience to God, contrasting with the failures of his predecessors. This highlights the blessings that come with faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.

– 1 Chronicles 3:12 records that “Amaziah his son” followed Joash in the royal line. This matters because:

• The verse confirms the historical succession promised to David (2 Samuel 7:12–16).

• Amaziah began well: “He did right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly” (2 Chronicles 25:2; see also 2 Kings 14:1–4). God honored his early obedience with military victory (2 Chronicles 25:5–12).

• When Amaziah turned to Edomite idols, judgment followed (2 Chronicles 25:14–24). The genealogy therefore whispers a warning: covenant privilege carries responsibility.

– Azariah (also called Uzziah) reigned an extraordinary fifty-two years (2 Kings 15:1–2). Including him in the chain shows:

• God preserves the dynasty even through long, mixed reigns. Azariah “sought God… and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper” (2 Chronicles 26:5).

• Prosperity bred pride: “When he became strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction” (2 Chronicles 26:16). Leprosy isolated him, yet the throne stood firm.

• The name shift from Uzziah back to Azariah in Chronicles keeps the reader focused on lineage, not personal achievements. The promise to David outweighs individual failure.

– Jotham received the throne when his father was quarantined (2 Kings 15:5, 32–35). His mention highlights:

• A pattern of generational grace: “Jotham grew powerful because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God” (2 Chronicles 27:6).

• Stability in a turbulent era; while Israel to the north spun toward exile, Judah’s line held because God’s word cannot fail (Isaiah 7:2, 13–14).

• The verse underscores that each believer, like each king, inherits both opportunity and obligation from predecessors (Psalm 78:5–7).

1 Chronicles 3:12 is more than a list. By tracing the sequence—Amaziah, Azariah, Jotham—God demonstrates His unwavering faithfulness to the covenant with David. The verse reminds us that earthly kings rise and fall, yet the royal line endures until it culminates in Christ (Matthew 1:8–9). Each name tells a mini-story: obedience rewarded, pride judged, steadfastness blessed. Together they assure us that God’s purposes march on, generation after generation, exactly as Scripture records.

Azariah.--Iah helpeth.

Jotham.--Iahweh is perfect.