Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Jehoram established himself firmly over his father’s kingdom, he put all his brothers to the sword along with some of the officials of Israel. New Living Translation But when Jehoram had become solidly established as king, he killed all his brothers and some of the other leaders of Judah. English Standard Version When 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Now when Jehoram was established over the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself and killed all his brothers with the sword, and also others of the princes of Israel. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joram entered upon his kingdom, and strengthened himself, and slew all his brothers with the sword, and some of the princes of Israel. Contemporary English Version After Jehoram had taken control of Judah, he had his brothers killed, as well as some of the nation's leaders. Douay-Rheims Bible 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation When Jehoram was in firm control of the kingdom, he had all his brothers killed, and also some Israelite officials. International Standard Version 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. JPS Tanakh 1917 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. Literal Standard Version 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. Majority Standard Bible 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. New American Bible 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. NET Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoram Reigns in Judah…3Their 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. 4When 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. 5Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.… Cross References Genesis 4:8 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. Judges 9:5 He went to his father's house in Ophrah, and on one stone murdered his seventy brothers, the sons of Jerubbaal. But Jotham, the youngest son of Jerubbaal, survived, because he hid himself. 2 Chronicles 21:13 but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father's family, who were better than you. Treasury of Scripture 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. slew all 2 Chronicles 21:17 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. 2 Chronicles 22:8,10 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… Genesis 4:8 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. Jump to Previous Ascended Death Divers Established Firmly Israel Jehoram Jeho'ram Killed Kingdom Position Princes Risen Rulers Safe Secure Slew Strengthened Sword Throne VariousJump to Next Ascended Death Divers Established Firmly Israel Jehoram Jeho'ram Killed Kingdom Position Princes Risen Rulers Safe Secure Slew Strengthened Sword Throne Various2 Chronicles 21 1. Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers5. His wicked reign 8. Edom and Libnah revolt 12. The prophecy of Elijah against him in writing 16. Philistines and Arabians oppress him 18. His incurable disease, infamous death, and burial Verse 4. - Slew all his brethren... and also of the princes of Israel. 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 because his own 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 (Judges 9:1-5). On the ether showing, the "princes" now cut down may have shown partiality and affection to the six brothers, one or other of them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Jehoramיְהוֹרָ֜ם (yə·hō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3088: Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites had established וַיָּ֨קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand himself over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his father’s אָבִיו֙ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father kingdom, מַמְלֶ֤כַת (mam·le·ḵaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign he strengthened himself וַיִּתְחַזַּ֔ק (way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer by putting וַיַּהֲרֹ֥ג (way·ya·hă·rōḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent to the sword בֶּחָ֑רֶב (be·ḥā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his brothers אֶחָ֖יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) along with וְגַ֖ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and [some] of the princes מִשָּׂרֵ֥י (miś·śā·rê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 2 Chronicles 21:4 NIV2 Chronicles 21:4 NLT 2 Chronicles 21:4 ESV 2 Chronicles 21:4 NASB 2 Chronicles 21:4 KJV 2 Chronicles 21:4 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 21:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 21:4 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 21:4 French Bible 2 Chronicles 21:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:4 Now when Jehoram was risen up over (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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