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You have also murdered your own brothers, members of your own family, men who were better than you. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> Instead, you have been as evil as the kings of Israel. You have led the people of Jerusalem and Judah to worship idols, just as King Ahab did in Israel. And you have even killed your own brothers, men who were better than you. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel and have enticed Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom, as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also you have killed your brothers, of your father’s house, who were better than you, <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">King James Bible</a> But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thyself: <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">New King James Version</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot like the harlotry of the house of Ahab, and also have killed your brothers, those of your father’s household, who were better than yourself, <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to be unfaithful as the house of Ahab was unfaithful, and you have also killed your brothers, your own family, who were better than you, <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot as the house of Ahab played the harlot, and you have also killed your brothers, your own family, who were better than you, <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot as the house of Ahab played the harlot, and you have also killed your brothers, your own family, who were better than you, <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot as the house of Ahab played the harlot, and you have also killed your brothers, your own family, who were better than you, <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to be unfaithful [to God] as the house of Ahab was unfaithful, and you have also murdered your brothers, your father’s house (your own family), who were better than you, <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves like the house of Ahab prostituted itself, and also have killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you, <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves like the house of Ahab prostituted itself, and also have killed your brothers, your father&#8217s family, who were better than you, <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> but hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot, like as the house of Ahab did, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, who were better than thyself: <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Instead you have acted like those sinful kings of Israel and have encouraged the people of Judah to stop worshiping the LORD, just as Ahab and his descendants did. You even murdered your own brothers, who were better men than you. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> but hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like as the house of Ahab did; and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thyself: <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Instead, you have followed the ways of the kings of Israel. You, like Ahab's family, have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to chase after foreign gods as if they were prostitutes. You have killed your brothers, your father's family. Your brothers were better than you. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Instead, you have followed the example of the kings of Israel and have led the people of Judah and Jerusalem into being unfaithful to God, just as Ahab and his successors led Israel into unfaithfulness. You even murdered your brothers, who were better men than you are. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> Instead, you have lived like the kings of Israel by causing Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit cultic sexual immorality—just like Ahab's dynasty did! And you've killed your brothers who were better than you—your own father's dynasty! <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father?s family, who were better than you. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/21.htm">NET Bible</a> but have instead followed in the footsteps of the kings of Israel. You encouraged the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem to be unfaithful to the LORD, just as the family of Ahab does in Israel. You also killed your brothers, members of your father's family, who were better than you. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the prostitute, like the house of Ahab did, and also have slain your brothers of your father's house, who were better than yourself: <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit idolatry, like the idolatries of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, who were better than thyself: <a href="/web/2_chronicles/21.htm">World English Bible</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the prostitute like Ahab’s house did, and also have slain your brothers of your father’s house, who were better than yourself, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you walk in the way of the kings of Israel, and cause Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit whoredom like the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also your brothers, the house of your father, who are better than yourself, you have slain; <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and thou dost walk in the way of the kings of Israel, and dost cause Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit whoredom like the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also thy brethren, the house of thy father, who are better than thyself, thou hast slain; <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou wilt go in the way of the kings of Israel, and thou wilt cause Judah to commit fornication, and those inhabiting Jerusalem, according to the fornications of the house of Ahab, and also thou didst kill thy brethren of the house of thy father, being good above thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But hast walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and hast made Juda and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, imitating the fornication of the house of Achab, moreover also thou hast killed thy brethren, the house of thy father, better men than thyself, <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> but instead you have advanced along the paths of the kings of Israel, and you have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to fornicate, imitating the fornication of the house of Ahab, and moreover, you have killed your brothers, the house of your father, who are better than you: <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Bible</a> but instead have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, leading Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into prostitution, like the harlotries of the house of Ahab, and because you have killed your brothers of your father’s house, who were better than you, <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have led Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into unfaithfulness, as the house of Ahab led Israel into unfaithfulness, and because you also have killed your brothers, members of your father’s house, who were better than yourself,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go astray with the whoredoms of the house of Ahab, and also have Main your brothers, your father's sons, who were better than yourself; <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you walked yourselves in the ways of the Kings of Israel, and you have led Yehuda and the inhabitants of Jerusalem astray with the prostitution of the house of Akhab, also you have killed your brothers, the sons of your father, who were better than you<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> but hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go astray, like as the house of Ahab made [Israel] to go astray; and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, who were better than thyself; <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> but hast walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and hast caused Juda and the dwellers in Jerusalem to go a-whoring, as the house of Achaab caused Israel to go a-whoring, and thou hast slain thy brethren, the sons of thy father, who were better than thyself; <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=5188" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Elijah's Letter to Jehoram</a> 12Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah, 13<a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wat·tê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">but you have walked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in the ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">and have caused Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/2181.htm" title="2181: wat·taz·neh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To commit fornication, be a harlot. A primitive root; to commit adultery; figuratively, to commit idolatry.">to prostitute themselves,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">just as the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/256.htm" title="256: ’aḥ·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Once oechab; from 'ach and 'ab; brother of father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon.">of Ahab</a> <a href="/hebrew/2181.htm" title="2181: kə·haz·nō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To commit fornication, be a harlot. A primitive root; to commit adultery; figuratively, to commit idolatry.">prostituted itself.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">You have also</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: hā·rā·ḡə·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">your father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">family,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">who were better</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">than you.</a> 14So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/16-30.htm">1 Kings 16:30-33</a> However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. / And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal. / First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria. ... <a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">1 Kings 21:25-26</a> (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. / He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.) <a href="/2_kings/8-18.htm">2 Kings 8:18</a> And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. <a href="/2_kings/9-22.htm">2 Kings 9:22</a> When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?” <a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">2 Kings 10:18-28</a> Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. ... <a href="/2_kings/21-3.htm">2 Kings 21:3-6</a> For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” / In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. ... <a href="/2_kings/23-5.htm">2 Kings 23:5</a> Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. <a href="/jeremiah/23-13.htm">Jeremiah 23:13-14</a> “Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray. / And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” <a href="/hosea/1-4.htm">Hosea 1:4</a> Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel. <a href="/micah/6-16.htm">Micah 6:16</a> You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations.” <a href="/revelation/2-20.htm">Revelation 2:20</a> But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols. <a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Revelation 17:1-6</a> Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.” / And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. ... <a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2-3</a> And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Matthew 23:29-36</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous. / And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ / So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets. ... <a href="/mark/7-6.htm">Mark 7:6-9</a> Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ / You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like to the prostitutions of the house of Ahab, and also have slain your brothers of your father's house, which were better than yourself:in the way<a href="/1_kings/16-25.htm">1 Kings 16:25,30-33</a> But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that were before him… a whoring<a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">2 Chronicles 21:11</a> Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.<a href="/exodus/34-15.htm">Exodus 34:15</a> Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;<a href="/deuteronomy/31-16.htm">Deuteronomy 31:16</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers; and this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of the strangers of the land, whither they go to be among them, and will forsake me, and break my covenant which I have made with them.hast slain<a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4</a> Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.<a href="/genesis/4-10.htm">Genesis 4:10-12</a> And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground… <a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Genesis 42:21,22</a> And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">Better</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-10.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Idolatries</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">Idolatry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Play</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-37.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-22.htm">Whoredoms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">Whoring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/22-3.htm">Ahab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-9.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Better</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/ezra/9-14.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/psalms/73-27.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Idolatries</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-49.htm">Idolatry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-17.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/job/40-20.htm">Play</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-15.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-3.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-2.htm">Whoredoms</a> <a href="/psalms/73-27.htm">Whoring</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 21</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">His wicked reign</a> 8. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Edom and Libnah revolt</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">The prophecy of Elijah against him in writing</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Philistines and Arabians oppress him</a> 18. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">His incurable disease, infamous death, and burial</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel This phrase indicates that Jehoram, king of Judah, adopted the idolatrous and sinful practices of the northern kingdom of Israel. The kings of Israel, particularly from the house of Ahab, were notorious for their worship of Baal and other pagan deities, which was in direct violation of the covenant with Yahweh. This behavior contrasts with the expected conduct of a Davidic king, who was to follow the ways of the Lord as outlined in the Law of Moses. The phrase highlights a departure from the faithfulness of Jehoram's ancestors, such as David and Asa, who sought to uphold the worship of Yahweh.and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, The term "prostitute" is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe spiritual unfaithfulness or idolatry. By leading Judah and Jerusalem into idolatry, Jehoram caused the people to break their covenant with God, akin to marital infidelity. This mirrors the actions of Ahab and Jezebel in Israel, who led the nation into Baal worship. The spiritual decline of Judah under Jehoram's reign is significant because Jerusalem was the center of worship for Yahweh, housing the Temple built by Solomon.just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. The house of Ahab is synonymous with idolatry and wickedness in the biblical narrative. Ahab, along with his wife Jezebel, promoted the worship of Baal and Asherah, leading Israel into deep spiritual corruption. This comparison underscores the severity of Jehoram's actions, as he aligned himself with one of the most infamous dynasties in Israel's history. The influence of Ahab's house extended into Judah through Jehoram's marriage to Athaliah, Ahab's daughter, further entrenching idolatrous practices.You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, Jehoram's murder of his brothers is a grave sin, violating the sanctity of family and the commandment against murder. This act was likely motivated by a desire to secure his throne, eliminating any potential rivals. Such fratricide was not uncommon in ancient Near Eastern royal politics, but it was particularly egregious for a king of Judah, who was expected to uphold justice and righteousness. This action reflects a heart hardened against God's ways, prioritizing power over familial loyalty and divine command.who were better than you. This phrase indicates that Jehoram's brothers were more righteous or capable than he was, suggesting that they might have been more suitable to lead Judah. The biblical narrative often highlights the moral and spiritual qualities of leaders, and this comparison serves to further condemn Jehoram's character and choices. It implies that Jehoram's reign was not only marked by idolatry and violence but also by a failure to live up to the standards set by his predecessors and family members.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoram.htm">Jehoram</a> The king of Judah who followed the sinful ways of the kings of Israel, particularly the house of Ahab. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_ahab.htm">House of Ahab</a> A notorious dynasty in Israel known for idolatry and leading the nation away from God. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah_and_jerusalem.htm">Judah and Jerusalem</a> The southern kingdom and its capital, led astray by Jehoram's idolatrous practices. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jehoram's_brothers.htm">Jehoram's Brothers</a> Members of the royal family who were unjustly killed by Jehoram, described as more righteous than he. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophet_elijah.htm">Prophet Elijah</a> Though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the one who delivered God's message of judgment to Jehoram.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a> Jehoram's reign demonstrates the destructive power of idolatry, leading not only to personal downfall but also to the corruption of an entire nation. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a> Leaders have a profound impact on those they lead. Jehoram's sinful leadership led Judah astray, reminding us of the responsibility leaders have to guide others in righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_tragedy_of_jealousy_and_murder.htm">The Tragedy of Jealousy and Murder</a> Jehoram's murder of his brothers out of jealousy and fear highlights the destructive nature of these sins. Believers are called to love and protect their families, not harm them. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Righteousness</a> The mention of Jehoram's brothers as "better than you" underscores the value God places on righteousness and integrity. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_redemption.htm">Repentance and Redemption</a> While Jehoram's account is tragic, it serves as a warning and a call to repentance for those who have strayed from God's path.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 21</a> <a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_elijah_write_to_king_jehoram.htm">Why did Elijah write to King Jehoram?</a> <a href="/q/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1-3, does Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_micaiah's_prophecy_differ.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:14-17, why does Micaiah offer a prophecy so different from the other prophets--could this indicate conflicting traditions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) And hast made . . . to go a whoring--i.e., "caused to commit fornication" (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm" title="Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.">2Chronicles 21:11</a>). Like to the whoredoms, infinitive of the same verb; as the house of Ahah causeth them to commit fornication. This verb, z?n?h, occurred in <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm" title="And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them.">1Chronicles 5:25</a>, but the writer does not use it again.Hast slain thy brethren.--<a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm" title="Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brothers with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.">2Chronicles 21:4</a>, supr.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - See note in previous verse on Jehoram's slaying of his brethren, and the conclusive proof this statement allows that Elijah's letter must have been subsequent to the death of Jehoshaphat. The better thin thyself probably points to the fact that they had not fallen into idolatrous practices. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>but you have walked וַתֵּ֗לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in the way בְּדֶ֙רֶךְ֙ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action of the kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and have caused Judah יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and the people יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel to prostitute themselves וַתַּזְנֶ֤ה (wat·taz·neh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2181.htm">Strong's 2181: </a> To commit adultery, to commit idolatry just as the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Ahab אַחְאָ֑ב (’aḥ·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_256.htm">Strong's 256: </a> Ahab -- 'father's brother', a king of Israel, also a false prophet prostituted itself. כְּהַזְנ֖וֹת (kə·haz·nō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2181.htm">Strong's 2181: </a> To commit adultery, to commit idolatry You have also וְגַ֨ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and killed הָרָֽגְתָּ׃ (hā·rā·ḡə·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent your brothers, אַחֶ֧יךָ (’a·ḥe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) your father’s אָבִ֛יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father family, בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house who were better הַטּוֹבִ֥ים (haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good than you. מִמְּךָ֖ (mim·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">2 Chronicles 21:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:13 But have walked in the way (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>