2 Chronicles 21:7

Overview - 2 Chronicles 21
Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brethren.
His wicked reign.
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.
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2 Chronicles 21:7  (King James Version)
Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever.
 


Howbeit
22:11 Isaiah 7:6 Isaiah 7:7

because
2 Samuel 23:5 ; Psalms 89:28-34 Psalms 89:39 ; Jeremiah 33:20-26

as he promised
2 Samuel 7:12-17 ; 1 Kings 11:13 1 Kings 11:36 ; 2 Kings 8:19 ; Psalms 132:11 Psalms 132:17 Psalms 18-135:21
Luke 1:69 Luke 1:79

light
Hebrew lamp, or candle.