2 Chronicles 21:16-17

16 ¹And the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the anger^[a] of the Philistines and of ²the Arabians who are near the Ethiopians.

17 And they came up against Judah and invaded it and carried away all the possessions they found that belonged to the king's house, and also his sons and his wives, so that no son was left to him except ³Jehoahaz, his youngest son.

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. [1 Kings 11:14, 23]
• 2. 2 Chronicles 17:11; 2 Chronicles 22:1; 2 Chronicles 26:7
• 3. 2 Chronicles 25:23; [2 Chronicles 22:6]

Footnotes

• [a]. Hebrew spirit