2 Chronicles 21
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 36
Chapter Summary
Jehoram succeeds Jehoshaphat and slays his brothers. The prophecy of Elijah against him in writing. His incurable disease, infamous death, and burial.
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People & Context
Firstborn of Jehoshaphat who seizes Judah's throne, kills his brothers, and dies of an incurable bowel disease.
The godly king of Judah whose death opens the chapter; father of Jehoram and his six brothers.
The prophet whose written warning reaches Jehoram, announcing Jehovah's judgment on him and his house.
King of Israel whose wicked house Jehoram imitates; his daughter is Jehoram's wife.
Earlier king of Judah named in Elijah's letter as a righteous standard Jehoram abandoned.
Jehoram's youngest son, the only heir left alive after the Philistines and Arabians plunder the royal house.
Timeline
Jehoram becomes king and immediately executes all his brothers and some of the leaders of Israel with the sword.
2 Chronicles 21:1-4Jehoram marries Ahab's daughter and does evil, but God refuses to destroy the house of David because of His covenant.
2 Chronicles 21:5-7Edom successfully rebels from Judah's control. Libnah also revolts because Jehoram had forsaken Jehovah and instituted idolatry.
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