2 Chronicles 21:4
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Chronicles Chapter 21 connects to 8 cross-references. Jehoshaphat's son Jehoram kills all his brothers and leads Judah into the sin of the house of Ahab through his Ahab-princess wife. The prophet Elijah's written message predicts that because Jehoram led Judah into prostitution and murdered his brothers, his …
Other Translations
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.
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.
Now when Jehoram had taken his place over his father's kingdom, and had made his position safe, he put all his brothers to death with the sword, as well as some of the princes of Israel.
Cross References
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And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes …
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