2 Chronicles 21:6

6 1And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for 2the daughter of Ahab was his wife. And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 21:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 21:6

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 21:5).

2 Chronicles 21:6 In-Context

4 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.
5 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
6 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife. And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD.
7 Yet the LORD was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and since he had promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever.
8 In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.

Cross References 2

  • 1. See 1 Kings 12:28-30; 1 Kings 16:31-33
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Kings 8:18
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