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Jehoram had ascended the throne of his father and was established, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and <i>divers</i> also of the princes 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 />Now when Jehoram was established over the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself and killed all his brothers with the sword, and also <i>others</i> of the princes 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 />Now when Jehoram had taken over the kingdom of his father and gathered courage, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and some of the leaders of Israel as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram had taken over the kingdom of his father and made himself secure, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and some of the rulers of Israel also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when Jehoram had taken over the kingdom of his father and made himself secure, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and some of the rulers of Israel also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Jehoram arose over the kingdom of his father and strengthened himself, and he killed all his brothers with the sword, and some of the commanders of Israel also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Jehoram had ascended over the kingdom of his father and made himself secure, he killed all his brothers with the sword [to eliminate any rivals], and some of the leaders of Israel as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened his position by killing with the sword all his brothers as well as some of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jehoram had established himself over his father&#8217s kingdom, he strengthened his position by killing with the sword all his brothers as well as some of the princes of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram was risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After Jehoram had taken control of Judah, he had his brothers killed, as well as some of the nation's leaders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram was risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes 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 />After Jehoram had taken over his father's kingdom, he strengthened his position and then executed all his brothers and some of the officials of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Jehoram was in firm control of the kingdom, he had all his brothers killed, and also some Israelite officials. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But after Jehoram had assumed the throne and consolidated his rule over his father's kingdom, he executed all of his brothers, along with some of the rulers of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jehoram had established himself over his father?s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jehoram took control of his father's kingdom and became powerful. Then he killed all his brothers, as well as some of the officials 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 />Now when Jehoram was risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and various also of the princes 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 />Now when Jehoram had risen 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram had risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes 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 Jehoram rises up over the kingdom of his father, and strengthens himself, and slays all his brothers with the sword, and also of the heads 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 Jehoram riseth up over the kingdom of his father, and strengtheneth himself, and slayeth all his brethren with the sword, and also -- of the heads 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 Jehoram will rise up over the kingdom of his father, and he will strengthen himself, and he will kill all his brethren with the sword, and also from the chiefs 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 />So Joram rose up over the kingdom of his father: and when he had established himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and some of the princes of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Jehoram rose up over the kingdom of his father. And when he had established himself, he killed with the sword all his brothers, and certain ones from the leaders of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Jehoram had acceded to his father’s kingdom and was firmly in power, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jehoram had ascended the throne of his father and was established, he put all his brothers to the sword, and also some of the officials of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself and slew all his brothers in the battle and also slew some of the elders of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yehuram arose over the kingdom of his father and he acted powerfully and he killed all his brothers in battle, also he killed some Elders of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now when Jehoram was risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes 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 Joram entered upon his kingdom, and strengthened himself, and slew all his brothers with the sword, and <i>some</i> of the princes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/21-4.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=5077" 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">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. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3088.htm" title="3088: yə·hō·w·rām (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and ruwm; Jehovah-raised; Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites.">When Jehoram</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">had established himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4467.htm" title="4467: mam·le·ḵaṯ (N-fsc) -- Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign. From malak; dominion, i.e. the estate or the country.">kingdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zaq (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">he strengthened himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: way·ya·hă·rōḡ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">by putting</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/2719.htm" title="2719: be·ḥā·reḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">to the sword</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/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">along with</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: miś·śā·rê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">some of the princes</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">5</span>Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.…<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/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24-25</a></span><br />And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” / So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1</a></span><br />When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a></span><br />Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-18.htm">Genesis 37:18-20</a></span><br />Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him. / “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another. / “Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10-11</a></span><br />The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, / and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-29.htm">1 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone who breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-7.htm">2 Kings 10:7</a></span><br />And when the letter arrived, they took the sons of the king and slaughtered all seventy of them. They put their heads in baskets and sent them to Jehu at Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a></span><br />When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Matthew 14:9-10</a></span><br />The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted / and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Mark 6:27-28</a></span><br />So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison. / The man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a></span><br />and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Acts 12:1-2</a></span><br />About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a></span><br />Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">slew all</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/21-17.htm">2 Chronicles 21:17</a></b></br> And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">2 Chronicles 22:8,10</a></b></br> And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a></b></br> And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/20-40.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-19.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Divers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Jehoram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Jeho'ram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-6.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-17.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-9.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-18.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Various</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Divers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Jehoram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Jeho'ram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-9.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-12.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-14.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-20.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Various</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'; 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Jehoshaphat was known for his piety and reforms, aligning Judah with God's laws. Jehoram's ascension marks a significant shift in the spiritual and political climate of Judah. The transition of power in ancient monarchies often involved consolidating authority, which Jehoram did by securing his position. This phrase indicates the beginning of his reign, a time when new kings would often face challenges to their authority.<p><b>he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers</b><br>Jehoram's actions were drastic and brutal, reflecting a common practice in ancient Near Eastern politics where potential rivals, even family members, were eliminated to prevent any threats to the throne. This act of fratricide is reminiscent of other biblical accounts, such as Abimelech in <a href="/judges/9.htm">Judges 9</a>, who killed his brothers to secure his rule. Jehoram's actions contrast sharply with the biblical ideal of brotherly love and unity, as seen in <a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>. His actions also foreshadow the internal strife and moral decline that would plague Judah.<p><b>along with some of the princes of Israel</b><br>The mention of "princes of Israel" suggests that Jehoram's purge extended beyond his immediate family to influential leaders who might oppose his rule. This reflects the political tension between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The term "Israel" here may refer to the broader community of God's people, indicating that Jehoram's actions had wider implications for the nation. This act of violence against the leaders of the people is reminiscent of the warnings given by the prophets about the consequences of turning away from God's commandments, as seen in <a href="/hosea/8-4.htm">Hosea 8:4</a>. Jehoram's reign is marked by a departure from the godly leadership exemplified by his father, leading to spiritual and political decline.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoram.htm">Jehoram</a></b><br>The son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, who ascended to the throne and secured his position by eliminating potential rivals, including his own brothers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The father of Jehoram, a king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God and efforts to rid the land of idolatry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_judah.htm">Kingdom of Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, over which Jehoram ruled after the death of his father, Jehoshaphat.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes_of_israel.htm">Princes of Israel</a></b><br>Likely referring to influential leaders or nobles within the kingdom who were seen as threats to Jehoram's rule.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_fratricide.htm">The Act of Fratricide</a></b><br>Jehoram's act of killing his brothers to secure his throne, a significant and tragic event that marked his reign with bloodshed and set a tone of tyranny.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_power_and_ambition.htm">The Dangers of Power and Ambition</a></b><br>Jehoram's actions remind us of the corrupting influence of power when it is pursued without regard for God's will or moral integrity. Ambition unchecked by righteousness can lead to devastating consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The fratricide committed by Jehoram illustrates the severe consequences of sin, not only for the individual but also for the community and future generations. Sin often leads to a cycle of destruction and pain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Jehoram's reign contrasts sharply with his father Jehoshaphat's. This highlights the importance of godly leadership that seeks to honor God and serve others rather than self-interest.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_reconciliation_and_peace.htm">The Call to Reconciliation and Peace</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers and to seek reconciliation rather than resorting to violence or harboring hatred. This is a call to live out the teachings of Jesus in our relationships.<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/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/why_did_elijah_write_to_king_jehoram.htm">Why did Elijah write to King Jehoram?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_give_jehoram_a_fatal_disease.htm">Why does this passage depict God inflicting a fatal bowel disease on Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:18–19) instead of using more merciful methods? </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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Slew all his</span> <span class="cmt_word">brethren... and also of the princes of Israel</span>. It may be, as suggested by the genius of the last clause of our yet. 13, that Jehoram's wicked heart prompted him the rather <span class="accented">because his own</span> works were evil and his brothers' righteous. He may have thought their practical witness against him, and that of the "princes" who shared their fate, would be growingly inconvenient, and would work in them a necessary disloyalty (<a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Judges 9:1-5</a>). On the ether showing, the "princes" now cut down may have shown partiality and affection to the six brothers, one or other of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/21-4.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">When Jehoram</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹרָ֜ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had established</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֨קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his father’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kingdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַמְלֶ֤כַת</span> <span class="translit">(mam·le·ḵaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4467.htm">Strong's 4467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he strengthened himself</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְחַזַּ֔ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by putting</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּהֲרֹ֥ג</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·hă·rōḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smite with deadly intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the sword</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּחָ֑רֶב</span> <span class="translit">(be·ḥā·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</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">his brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<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">along with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[some] of the princes</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשָּׂרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(miś·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</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/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">2 Chronicles 21:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:4 Now when Jehoram was risen up over (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 21:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 21:5" /></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>