Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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. Jump to Previous Afflicted Bowels Disease Healing Impossible Incurable Jehoram Plagued Sickness Smote Stomach StruckJump to Next Afflicted Bowels Disease Healing Impossible Incurable Jehoram Plagued Sickness Smote Stomach Struck2 Chronicles 21 1. Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers5. 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 with an incurable disease of the bowels Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoramThe 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 SinJehoram'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 Afterוְאַחֲרֵ֖י (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 Links 2 Chronicles 21:18 NIV2 Chronicles 21:18 NLT 2 Chronicles 21:18 ESV 2 Chronicles 21:18 NASB 2 Chronicles 21:18 KJV 2 Chronicles 21:18 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 21:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 21:18 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 21:18 French Bible 2 Chronicles 21:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:18 After all this Yahweh struck him (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |