2 Chronicles 21:18
New International Version
After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels.

New Living Translation
After all this, the LORD struck Jehoram with an incurable intestinal disease.

English Standard Version
And after all this the LORD struck him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

Berean Standard Bible
After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels.

King James Bible
And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

New King James Version
After all this the LORD struck him in his intestines with an incurable disease.

New American Standard Bible
So after all this the LORD struck him in his intestines with an incurable sickness.

NASB 1995
So after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable sickness.

NASB 1977
So after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable sickness.

Legacy Standard Bible
So after all this Yahweh smote him in his bowels with an incurable sickness.

Amplified Bible
After all this, the LORD struck Jehoram with an incurable intestinal disease.

Christian Standard Bible
After all these things, the LORD afflicted him in his intestines with an incurable disease.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After all these things, the LORD afflicted him in his intestines with an incurable disease.

American Standard Version
And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

Contemporary English Version
After this happened, the LORD struck Jehoram with an incurable stomach disease.

English Revised Version
And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After this, the LORD struck Jehoram with an incurable intestinal disease.

Good News Translation
Then after all this, the LORD brought on the king a painful disease of the intestines.

International Standard Version
After all of this happened, the LORD struck him in his bowels with an incurable illness.

Majority Standard Bible
After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels.

NET Bible
After all this happened, the LORD afflicted him with an incurable intestinal disease.

New Heart English Bible
After all this the LORD struck him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

Webster's Bible Translation
And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

World English Bible
After all this Yahweh struck him in his bowels with an incurable disease.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And after all this YHWH has plagued him in his bowels by a disease for which there is no healing,

Young's Literal Translation
And after all this hath Jehovah plagued him in his bowels by a disease for which there is no healing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with a sickness for no healing.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And besides all this the Lord struck him with an incurable disease in his bowels.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in addition to all these things, the Lord struck him with an incurable disease of the bowels.

New American Bible
After these events, the LORD afflicted him with a disease of the bowels for which there was no cure.

New Revised Standard Version
After all this the LORD struck him in his bowels with an incurable disease.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And after all this he was smitten in his bowels with an incurable disease.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
After all these things the plague will be in his intestines and he shall die with severe disease and he shall have no healing.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after all these things the Lord smote him in the bowels with an incurable disease.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoram's Disease and Death
17So they went to war against Judah, invaded it, and carried off all the possessions found in the king’s palace, along with his sons and wives; not a son was left to him except Jehoahaz, his youngest. 18After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels. 19This continued day after day until two full years had passed. Finally, his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died in severe pain. And his people did not make a fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:27
The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt, with tumors and scabs and itch from which you cannot be cured.

2 Kings 5:27
Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.

Acts 12:23
Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

Job 2:7
So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.

Isaiah 1:5-6
Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. / From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil.

1 Samuel 5:6-12
Now the hand of the LORD was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity, ravaging them and afflicting them with tumors. / And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us, because His hand is heavy upon us and upon our god Dagon.” / So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel. ...

2 Samuel 24:15
So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel from that morning until the appointed time, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died.

Acts 13:11
Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Exodus 9:9-11
It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on man and beast throughout the land.” / So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast. / The magicians could not stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and on all the Egyptians.

Leviticus 26:16
then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it.

1 Corinthians 11:30
That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.

Revelation 16:2
So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and loathsome, malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.

Matthew 8:17
This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”

Luke 16:22-23
One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. / In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.

2 Kings 9:29
(In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.)


Treasury of Scripture

And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

A.

2 Chronicles 21:15
And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.

2 Kings 9:29
And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.

Acts 12:23
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

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2 Chronicles 21
1. Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers
5. His wicked reign
8. 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














After all this
This phrase indicates a sequence of events leading up to the current situation. Jehoram, the king of Judah, had engaged in numerous acts of idolatry and wickedness, including the murder of his brothers and leading the people of Judah astray. This context is crucial as it sets the stage for the divine judgment that follows. The phrase suggests a culmination of Jehoram's actions and God's response to them, emphasizing the cause-and-effect relationship between sin and divine retribution.

the LORD afflicted Jehoram
The use of "the LORD" highlights the direct involvement of God in the events described. This affliction is portrayed as a divine judgment, consistent with the covenantal relationship between God and the people of Israel, where blessings and curses were contingent upon obedience to God's laws. The affliction serves as a fulfillment of the prophetic warning given by Elijah (2 Chronicles 21:12-15), demonstrating God's sovereignty and justice.

with an incurable disease
The term "incurable" underscores the severity and finality of the judgment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, diseases were often seen as manifestations of divine displeasure. The incurability of the disease signifies that no human intervention could reverse God's judgment, emphasizing the seriousness of Jehoram's sins and the irreversible nature of divine punishment once decreed.

of the bowels
Diseases of the bowels were particularly feared in ancient times due to their painful and debilitating nature. This specific affliction may symbolize the internal corruption and moral decay of Jehoram's reign. The physical suffering mirrors the spiritual and moral consequences of his actions. In a broader biblical context, such afflictions often serve as a metaphor for the internal consequences of sin, reflecting the biblical theme that sin leads to death and destruction.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehoram
The king of Judah, son of Jehoshaphat, who turned away from the ways of his father and led Judah into idolatry and wickedness.

2. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, over which Jehoram reigned. It was a place of significant religious history and covenant with God.

3. The LORD
The God of Israel, who is just and righteous, executing judgment upon Jehoram for his sins.

4. Incurable Disease
A severe affliction sent by God as a judgment upon Jehoram, highlighting the seriousness of his sins.

5. Prophet Elijah
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Elijah had previously sent a letter to Jehoram warning him of God's impending judgment due to his evil actions.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Sin
Jehoram's life serves as a stark reminder that sin has serious consequences, both personally and for those we lead.

The Importance of Godly Leadership
Leaders have a profound impact on their followers. Jehoram's failure to lead righteously led to the spiritual decline of Judah.

God's Justice and Mercy
While God is just in His judgments, His actions are also a call to repentance and restoration for those who turn back to Him.

The Role of Prophetic Warning
God often sends warnings through His prophets to call His people back to righteousness, as seen in Elijah's letter to Jehoram.

The Need for Repentance
Jehoram's account highlights the importance of repentance and turning back to God to avoid the consequences of sin.(18) With an incurable disease.--This is correct. Literally, to a disease, to want of healing. (Comp. 2Chronicles 36:16.) The Syriac and Arabic make 2Chronicles 21:16-18 part of the prophecy.

Verse 18. - An incurable disease; i.e. it was so severe that it was in this case incurable.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
After
וְאַחֲרֵ֖י (wə·’a·ḥă·rê)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

this,
זֹ֑את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

the LORD
יְהוָ֧ה ׀ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

afflicted [Jehoram]
נְגָפ֨וֹ (nə·ḡā·p̄ōw)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict

with an incurable
לְאֵ֥ין (lə·’ên)
Preposition-l | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

disease
לָחֳלִ֖י (lā·ḥo·lî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2483: Malady, anxiety, calamity

of the bowels.
בְּמֵעָ֛יו (bə·mê·‘āw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4578: The intestines, the abdomen, sympathy, a vest, the stomach, the uterus, the heart


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