2 Chronicles 21:16-17

16 The LORD aroused against Jehoram the hostility of the Philistines and of the Arabs who lived near the Cushites.

17 They attacked Judah, invaded it and carried off all the goods found in the king’s palace, together with his sons and wives. Not a son was left to him except Ahaziah,^[a] the youngest.

2 Chronicles 21:16-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 21

This chapter relates Jehoram's succession to the throne of Judah, and the murders and idolatries committed by him, 2Ch 21:1-7, the revolt of the Edomites from him, and some of his own people, 2Ch 21:8-11, a writing of Elijah to him, threatening a great plague to him and his family, 2Ch 21:12-15, the raising up of several enemies against him, 2Ch 21:16,17, his sickness, death, and burial, 2Ch 21:18-20.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 17:10-11; 2 Chronicles 22:1; 2 Chronicles 26:7
• 2. 2 Kings 12:18; 2 Chronicles 22:1; 2 Chronicles 25:23; Joel 3:5

Footnotes

• [a]. Hebrew "Jehoahaz," a variant of "Ahaziah"