And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son [was] over the house, judging the people of the land.
Ver. 5. And the Lord smote the king.] For his arrogancy and impudency in invading the priest's office; God spat in his face, that he might be ashamed and humbled, and that others might be warned.
And Jotham the king's son was over the house, &c.] He did not thrust out his father: but ruled all as his substitute. This was some comfort to the diseased king.