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2 Chronicles 21:4

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Chronicles 21:4

Verse 4 of 20

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Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and [divers] also of the princes of Israel.

2 Chronicles 21:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:4

Theological / Devotional

Was risen up. This was presumably after the death of Jehoshaphat, as soon as Jehoram had gained control of the situation and felt himself secure.

Slew all his brethren. They had probably come to exercise considerable influence in the cities their father had given them, and Jehoram no doubt felt that they were a threat to his security on the throne. His wife Athaliah, who later slew all the seed royal (ch. 22:10), may have influenced him in the perpetration of this drastic deed.

Also of the princes. This would imply that Jehoram’s brothers had found sympathizers and supporters among the leading men of the country.

By SdaBc