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He passed away, to no one&#8217s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. No one was sorry when he died. They buried him in the City of David, but not in the royal cemetery. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">King James Bible</a> Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">New King James Version</a> He was thirty-two years old when he became king. He reigned in Jerusalem eight years and, to no one’s sorrow, departed. However they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one&#8217s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret (sorrow). They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He died to no one’s regret and was buried in the city of David but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He died to no one&#8217s regret and was buried in the city of David but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king, and he ruled 8 years from Jerusalem. He died, and no one even felt sad. He was buried in Jerusalem, but not in the royal tombs. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He was 32 years old when he became king, and he ruled for 8 years in Jerusalem. No one was sorry to see him die. He was buried in the City of David but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jehoram had become king at the age of thirty-two and had ruled in Jerusalem for eight years. Nobody was sorry when he died. They buried him in David's City, but not in the royal tombs. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for eight years. He left this earth —to nobody's regret—and they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one?s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/21.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. No one regretted his death; he was buried in the City of David, but not in the royal tombs. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thirty-two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem, eight years, and departed without being desired: yet they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchers of the kings. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/21.htm">World English Bible</a> He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in David’s city, but not in the tombs of the kings. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He was a son of thirty-two [years] in his reigning, and he has reigned eight years in Jerusalem, and he goes without desire, and they bury him in the City of David, and not in the graves of the kings. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A son of thirty and two years was he in his reigning, and eight years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and he goeth without desire, and they bury him in the city of David, and not in the graves of the kings. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The son of thirty and two was he in his reigning, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem; and he will go without desire: and they will bury him in the city of David, and not in the graves of the kings.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He was two and thirty years old when he began his reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he walked not rightly, and they buried him in the city of David: but not in the sepulchres of the kings. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He was thirty-two years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. And he did not walk uprightly. And they buried him in the City of David, yet truly, not in the sepulcher of the kings. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Bible</a> He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He departed unloved; and they buried him in the City of David, though not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem, and his departure was not regretted. And he was buried in the city of David his father, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> He was a son of thirty and two years when he arose in the kingdom, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem, and he went on without desire and he was buried in the city of David his father, and not in the mausoleum of the Kings. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed joyless; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> He was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed without honour, and was buried in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/21-20.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=5279" 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">Jehoram's Disease and Death</a> …19This continued day after day until two full years had passed. Finally, his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died in severe pain. And his people did not make a fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers. 20<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Jehoram was</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">thirty-two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·ta·yim (Conj-w:: Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years old</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">when he became king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and he reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·w·neh (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth.">eight</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">He died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: bə·lō (Prep-b:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">to no</a> <a href="/hebrew/2532.htm" title="2532: ḥem·dāh (N-fs) -- Desire, delight. Feminine of chemed; delight.">one’s regret,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·bə·ru·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">and was buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘îr (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6913.htm" title="6913: bə·qiḇ·rō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- A grave, sepulcher. Or qibrah; from qabar; a sepulchre.">in the tombs</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·mə·lā·ḵîm (Art:: N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the kings.</a> <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/14-20.htm">1 Kings 14:20</a> And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place. <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8</a> And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">2 Chronicles 24:25</a> And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. <a href="/2_chronicles/28-27.htm">2 Chronicles 28:27</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/8-24.htm">2 Kings 8:24</a> And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/9-28.htm">2 Kings 9:28</a> Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David. <a href="/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21</a> His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/14-20.htm">2 Kings 14:20</a> They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. <a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">2 Kings 15:7</a> And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/15-38.htm">2 Kings 15:38</a> And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/16-20.htm">2 Kings 16:20</a> And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/21-18.htm">2 Kings 21:18</a> And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">2 Kings 21:26</a> And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">2 Kings 23:30</a> From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31</a> And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. However, they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchers of the kings.A.<a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">2 Chronicles 21:5</a> Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.<a href="/2_chronicles/23-21.htm">2 Chronicles 23:21</a> And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword.<a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Proverbs 10:7</a> The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.<a href="/jeremiah/22-18.htm">Jeremiah 22:18,28</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">Jehoram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-13.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-19.htm">One's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-35.htm">Regretted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Sepulchers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Sepulchres</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Thirty-Two</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Tombs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-28.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-9.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-21.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-17.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Jehoram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-16.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/job/30-24.htm">One's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-6.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/matthew/21-29.htm">Regretted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-2.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-2.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">Sepulchers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">Sepulchres</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-29.htm">Thirty-Two</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">Tombs</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'; 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This transition of power is significant as it marks a shift from the relatively righteous reign of Jehoshaphat to a more tumultuous period. Jehoram's age suggests he had some experience and maturity, yet his reign was marked by poor decisions. His marriage to Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, indicates a political alliance with the northern kingdom of Israel, which often led to the introduction of idolatry and pagan practices into Judah.and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years Jehoram's reign lasted eight years, a relatively short period compared to other kings of Judah. His rule was characterized by significant moral and spiritual decline. The city of Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Judah, was adversely affected by his leadership. Jehoram's reign saw the introduction of Baal worship, influenced by his wife Athaliah, which led to divine judgment upon the nation. This period is a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the impact of leadership on a nation's spiritual health.He died, to no one’s regret The phrase "to no one's regret" underscores the negative impact of Jehoram's reign on the people of Judah. His oppressive rule, including the murder of his own brothers to secure his throne, alienated him from his subjects. The lack of mourning at his death reflects the people's relief at the end of his tyrannical leadership. This sentiment is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Proverbs 10:7</a>, which contrasts the memory of the righteous with the name of the wicked that will rot.and was buried in the City of David The City of David refers to the ancient core of Jerusalem, where the kings of Judah were traditionally buried. Despite his failures, Jehoram was still buried in this prestigious location, indicating his royal status. However, his burial here does not imply honor, as the subsequent phrase clarifies. The City of David holds significant historical and archaeological importance, being the site of King David's original fortress and the center of his kingdom.but not in the tombs of the kings Jehoram's exclusion from the royal tombs signifies a lack of honor and respect. The tombs of the kings were reserved for those who were esteemed and honored in their death. This exclusion serves as a posthumous judgment on Jehoram's reign, highlighting the disgrace he brought upon himself and his lineage. It reflects the biblical principle that one's actions and legacy determine their honor, as seen in the contrasting burial honors given to other kings of Judah who followed God's ways.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoram.htm">Jehoram</a> The son of Jehoshaphat, Jehoram became king of Judah and is noted for his wicked reign, which led to his unpopularity and lack of mourning at his death. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Jehoram reigned as king. It holds significant historical and spiritual importance as the center of Jewish worship and governance. 3. <a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a> A section of Jerusalem where Jehoram was buried, though not in the royal tombs, signifying a lack of honor due to his actions as king. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> Jehoram's father, who was a righteous king of Judah, contrasting with Jehoram's evil reign. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tombs_of_the_kings.htm">Tombs of the Kings</a> The burial place for the honored kings of Judah, from which Jehoram was excluded, indicating his dishonor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wicked_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Wicked Leadership</a> Jehoram's reign serves as a warning about the impact of ungodly leadership. His actions led to national suffering and personal disgrace. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_matters.htm">Legacy Matters</a> The fact that Jehoram died "to no one’s regret" challenges us to consider the legacy we are leaving. Are we living in a way that honors God and blesses others? <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_influence.htm">The Importance of Godly Influence</a> Jehoram's marriage into Ahab's family led him astray. This highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly influences. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a> Despite Jehoram's evil, God did not destroy Judah for David's sake, showing His faithfulness and mercy even amidst judgment. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_our_mortality.htm">Reflecting on Our Mortality</a> Jehoram's death reminds us of the brevity of life and the importance of living with an eternal perspective.<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_did_elijah_send_a_letter_post-ascension.htm">How could Elijah send a letter to Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:12) if Elijah had already been taken up into heaven according to 2 Kings 2:11?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a> <a href="/q/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</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>(20) Thirty and two years.--The word "years" has fallen out of the Hebrew text; but some MSS. contain it. The repetition of his age, &c, is curious. (See <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm" title="And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he worked that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD.">2Chronicles 21:6</a>.) It seems to indicate that the writer was here transcribing from another source.And departed without being desired.--And he departed without regret, died unregretted. Hemd?h answers to the Latin desiderium. The LXX. and Vulg. render: "And he walked not in approbation," or "rightly." Comp. Jeremiah's prophecy concerning the end of king Jehoiakim: "They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah, my brother!" &c. (<a href="/context/jeremiah/22-18.htm" title="Therefore thus said the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!">Jeremiah 22:18-19</a>). So Syriac and Arabic.Howbeit.--And.They buried him.--LXX., Syriac, and Arabic: "He was buried."But not in the sepulchres of the kings.--<a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm" title="And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchers of the kings.">2Chronicles 24:25</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/26-23.htm" title="So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.">2Chronicles 26:23</a>. Another circumstance of dishonour. It is not mentioned in <a href="/2_kings/8-17.htm" title="Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.">2Kings 8:17</a>. Thenius asserts that in these additions to the history of Jehoram there is traceable, not only a traditional or legendary element, but also pure embellishment on the part of the chronicler. The grounds he alleges, however, by no means necessitate his conclusion, being themselves misinterpretations of the statements of Kings. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Departed without being desired; literally, without desire. The closing commentary, so quietly written, becomes the more pathetically mournful The "desire" spoken of is the desiderium of Horace, of nearly nine centuries later ('Odes,' L 24). But there was now no "desiderium... tam cari capitis," for want of room for this latter description. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings (see again our note on 2 Chronicles 16:14; and comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">2 Chronicles 24:25</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/28-27.htm">2 Chronicles 28:27</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jehoram was הָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be thirty-two שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son when he became king, בְמָלְכ֔וֹ (ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel eight וּשְׁמוֹנֶ֣ה (ū·šə·mō·w·neh) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8083.htm">Strong's 8083: </a> A cardinal number, eight, eighth years. שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year He died, וַיֵּ֙לֶךְ֙ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to no בְּלֹ֣א (bə·lō) Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no one’s regret, חֶמְדָּ֔ה (ḥem·dāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> Desire, delight and was buried וַֽיִּקְבְּרֻ֙הוּ֙ (way·yiq·bə·ru·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter in the City בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of David, דָּוִ֔יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse but not וְלֹ֖א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no in the tombs בְּקִבְר֥וֹת (bə·qiḇ·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6913.htm">Strong's 6913: </a> A grave, sepulcher of the kings. הַמְּלָכִֽים׃ (ham·mə·lā·ḵîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">2 Chronicles 21:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:20 Thirty-two years old was he when he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 22:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 22:1" /></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>