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All these were sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jehoram’s brothers—the other sons of Jehoshaphat—were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these <i>were</i> the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these <i>were</i> the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael and Shephatiah. All these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now he had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All of these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he had brethren, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />King Jehoshaphat had seven sons: Jehoram, Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He had the following brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All were the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jehoram son of King Jehoshaphat of Judah had six brothers: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat's sons, Jehoram's brothers, included Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah. All of these were sons of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoram?s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His brothers, Jehoshaphat's sons, were Azariah, Jechiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah. All of these were sons of King Jehoshaphat of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah. All these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he has brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these [are] sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he hath brethren, sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these are sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to him brethren, sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he had brethren the sons of Josaphat, Azarias, and Jahiel, and Zacharias, and Azaria, and Michael, and Saphatias, all these were the sons of Josaphat king of Juda. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah. All these were sons of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He had brothers, Jehoshaphat’s sons: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, and these are their names: Azariah, Nahjaiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Malchael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he had brothers, sons of Yushaphat, and these are their names: Azarayah, Nekhiel, Zechariah, Azarayah, Malkaeil, Shephatiah. These all are the sons of Yehoshaphat, King of Yehuda.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariahu, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he had brothers, the six sons of Josaphat, Azarias, and Jeiel, and Zacharias, and Azarias, and Michael, and Zaphatias: all these <i>were</i> the sons of Josaphat king of Juda.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=5047" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Jehoram Reigns in Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/wə·lōw- (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥîm (N-mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">Jehoram’s brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">of Jehoshaphat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: ‘ă·zar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">were Azariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3171.htm" title="3171: wî·ḥî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Ychavrel; from chayah and 'el; God will live; Jechiel, the name of eight Israelites.">Jehiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">Azariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4317.htm" title="4317: ū·mî·ḵā·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From miy and kiy and 'el; who like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites.">Michael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8203.htm" title="8203: ū·šə·p̄aṭ·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shphatyahuw; from shaphat and Yahh; Jah has judged; Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites.">and Shephatiah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these were</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">of Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</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> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">1 Kings 22:50</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">2 Kings 8:16-17</a></span><br />In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">2 Chronicles 11:18-22</a></span><br />And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab. / She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. / After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">2 Chronicles 12:16</a></span><br />And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1-2</a></span><br />Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. / He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-1.htm">2 Chronicles 18:1</a></span><br />Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">2 Chronicles 20:31</a></span><br />So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">2 Chronicles 22:1</a></span><br />Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">2 Chronicles 24:27</a></span><br />The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-25.htm">2 Chronicles 25:25</a></span><br />Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-23.htm">2 Chronicles 26:23</a></span><br />And Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field of burial that belonged to the kings, for the people said, “He was a leper.” And his son Jotham reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-9.htm">2 Chronicles 27:9</a></span><br />And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-27.htm">2 Chronicles 28:27</a></span><br />And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">2 Chronicles 29:1</a></span><br />Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">2 Chronicles 32:33</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he had brothers the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-22.htm">Jehoram's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">Michael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Jehiel</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Jehi'el</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-23.htm">Jehoram's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/joel/3-2.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Michael</a> <a href="/ezra/2-4.htm">Shephatiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-4.htm">Shephati'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">His wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Edom and Libnah revolt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">The prophecy of Elijah against him in writing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Philistines and Arabians oppress him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">His incurable disease, infamous death, and burial</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat</b><br>Jehoram was the firstborn son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah. Jehoshaphat was known for his piety and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. The mention of Jehoram's brothers highlights the royal lineage and the potential for internal family conflict, which was common in royal families of the time. The brothers' presence indicates a large royal family, which was typical for kings to ensure a strong dynasty.<p><b>were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah</b><br>The listing of Jehoram's brothers by name emphasizes their importance and individuality. Azariah is mentioned twice, which may indicate either a common name or a textual variation. Names like Zechariah and Michael are significant as they are also borne by other notable biblical figures, suggesting a cultural or religious significance. The repetition of names within families was common, reflecting the importance of certain names and their meanings, often related to God's attributes or actions.<p><b>these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel</b><br>Jehoshaphat is referred to as the king of Israel, though he was actually the king of Judah. This reflects the biblical usage where "Israel" can sometimes refer to the entire covenant people, not just the northern kingdom. Jehoshaphat's reign was marked by prosperity and religious reforms, aligning Judah more closely with the worship of Yahweh. The mention of his sons underscores the continuation of his lineage and the potential for dynastic succession, which was a critical aspect of maintaining stability and continuity in the ancient Near Eastern monarchies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The father of Jehoram and his brothers, Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah known for his efforts to follow God and strengthen the kingdom spiritually and militarily.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoram.htm">Jehoram</a></b><br>The primary subject of the surrounding passage, Jehoram was the son of Jehoshaphat who became king and whose reign was marked by turning away from God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/azariah,_jehiel,_zechariah,_azariahu,_michael,_and_shephatiah.htm">Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah</a></b><br>These are the brothers of Jehoram, sons of Jehoshaphat, who are mentioned in this verse. Their mention highlights the royal lineage and the potential for leadership within the family.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_judah.htm">Kingdom of Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat and his sons ruled. This context is crucial for understanding the political and spiritual dynamics of the time.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>Although the verse refers to Jehoshaphat as king of Israel, it is important to note that this often refers to the united people of God, though Jehoshaphat was specifically king of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's legacy was one of faithfulness to God, providing a spiritual foundation for his sons. This highlights the importance of passing down a godly heritage to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_turning_away_from_god.htm">The Consequences of Turning Away from God</a></b><br>Despite his father's faithfulness, Jehoram chose a different path, leading to negative consequences for himself and the kingdom. This serves as a warning about the dangers of forsaking God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Role of Family in Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The mention of Jehoram's brothers suggests the potential for shared leadership and support within a family. It underscores the importance of family unity and collective spiritual responsibility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership_on_a_nation.htm">The Influence of Leadership on a Nation</a></b><br>The spiritual and moral direction of a leader can significantly impact a nation. Jehoshaphat's faithfulness brought blessings, while Jehoram's unfaithfulness brought turmoil.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_align_jehoram's_reign_timeline.htm">How do we reconcile the timeline of Jehoram's reign in 2 Chronicles 21 with other biblical records regarding the succession of Judah's kings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_events_are_in_wars_of_the_lord.htm">Why did Elijah write to King Jehoram?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jehoram's_reign_fit_with_other_accounts.htm">In 2 Kings 8:16-19, how does Jehoram's reign fit with other biblical accounts that describe conflicting details about Judah's kings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_philistines_arabs_invading_judah.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence supports the account of the Philistines and Arabs invading Judah (2 Chronicles 21:16-17)?</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><span class= "bld">REIGN OF JEHORAM</span> (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/21-2.htm" title="And he had brothers the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.">2Chronicles 21:2-18</a>).<p><span class= "bld">THE NEW KING MURDERS HIS SIX BROTHERS</span><p>(<a href="/context/2_chronicles/21-2.htm" title="And he had brothers the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.">2Chronicles 21:2-4</a>).<p>(2) <span class= "bld">Azariah . . . and Azariah.</span>--Heb. <span class= "ital">'Azary?h</span> . . . <span class= "ital">and Azaryah-,</span> different forms of the same name. All the versions give one form only. An old error of transcription may be involved (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/3-6.htm" title="Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,">1Chronicles 3:6</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm" title="And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.">1Chronicles 3:8</a>); but it is also possible that Jehoshaphat named two of his sons Azariah, "Iah helpeth," in pious recognition of two several mercies. <span class= "ital">Shephatiah,</span> "Iah judgeth," repeats his own name in inverted shape. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - Though in our version two Azariahs appear among the six sons of Jehoshaphat here given, the Hebrew text shows <span class="hebrew">עֲזַרְיָה</span> in the one place and <span class="hebrew">עֲזַרְיָהוּ</span> in the other. Nothing is known of the previous history of these six, now so cruelly murdered by their eldest brother. It will be observed that Jehoshaphat is styled King of Israel, probably merely generically. Into this way the writer of Chronicles would run, at any rate, more easily than the writer of Kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Jehoram's brothers,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחִ֞ים</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jehoshaphat,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] Azariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲזַרְיָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·zar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽיחִיאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wî·ḥî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3171.htm">Strong's 3171: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehiel -- 'may God live', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zechariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְכַרְיָ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Azariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזַרְיָ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Michael,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִיכָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî·ḵā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4317.htm">Strong's 4317: </a> </span><span class="str2">Michael -- 'Who is like God?' an angel, also a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shephatiah;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁפַטְיָ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·p̄aṭ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8203.htm">Strong's 8203: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shephatiah -- 'Yah has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֕לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jehoshaphat,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֖ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֥לֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">2 Chronicles 21:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:2 He had brothers the sons of Jehoshaphat: (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:3" /></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>