Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He passed away, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. New Living Translation Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. No one was sorry when he died. They buried him in the City of David, but not in the royal cemetery. English Standard Version He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Berean Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. King James Bible Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. New King James Version He was thirty-two years old when he became king. He reigned in Jerusalem eight years and, to no one’s sorrow, departed. However they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. New American Standard Bible He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. NASB 1995 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. NASB 1977 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Legacy Standard Bible He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Amplified Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one’s regret (sorrow). They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Christian Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He died to no one’s regret and was buried in the city of David but not in the tombs of the kings. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He died to no one’s regret and was buried in the city of David but not in the tombs of the kings. American Standard Version Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. Contemporary English Version Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king, and he ruled 8 years from Jerusalem. He died, and no one even felt sad. He was buried in Jerusalem, but not in the royal tombs. English Revised Version Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. GOD'S WORD® Translation He was 32 years old when he became king, and he ruled for 8 years in Jerusalem. No one was sorry to see him die. He was buried in the City of David but not in the tombs of the kings. Good News Translation Jehoram had become king at the age of thirty-two and had ruled in Jerusalem for eight years. Nobody was sorry when he died. They buried him in David's City, but not in the royal tombs. International Standard Version Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for eight years. He left this earth —to nobody's regret—and they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. NET Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. No one regretted his death; he was buried in the City of David, but not in the royal tombs. New Heart English Bible Thirty-two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Webster's Bible Translation Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem, eight years, and departed without being desired: yet they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchers of the kings. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. World English Bible He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in David’s city, but not in the tombs of the kings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe was a son of thirty-two [years] in his reigning, and he has reigned eight years in Jerusalem, and he goes without desire, and they bury him in the City of David, and not in the graves of the kings. Young's Literal Translation A son of thirty and two years was he in his reigning, and eight years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and he goeth without desire, and they bury him in the city of David, and not in the graves of the kings. Smith's Literal Translation The son of thirty and two was he in his reigning, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem; and he will go without desire: and they will bury him in the city of David, and not in the graves of the kings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was two and thirty years old when he began his reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he walked not rightly, and they buried him in the city of David: but not in the sepulchres of the kings. Catholic Public Domain Version He was thirty-two years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. And he did not walk uprightly. And they buried him in the City of David, yet truly, not in the sepulcher of the kings. New American Bible He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He departed unloved; and they buried him in the City of David, though not in the tombs of the kings. New Revised Standard Version He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He departed with no one’s regret. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem, and his departure was not regretted. And he was buried in the city of David his father, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He was a son of thirty and two years when he arose in the kingdom, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem, and he went on without desire and he was buried in the city of David his father, and not in the mausoleum of the Kings. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed joyless; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. Brenton Septuagint Translation He was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed without honour, and was buried in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoram's Disease and Death…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. 20Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Cross References 1 Kings 14:20 And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place. 1 Kings 15:8 And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 24:25 And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 2 Chronicles 28:27 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 8:24 And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 9:28 Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David. 2 Kings 12:21 His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 14:20 They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. 2 Kings 15:7 And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:38 And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 21:18 And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. 2 Kings 21:26 And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 23:30 From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. 2 Chronicles 9:31 And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. Treasury of Scripture Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. However, they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchers of the kings. A. 2 Chronicles 21:5 Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 23:21 And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword. Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Jeremiah 22:18,28 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! … Jump to Previous Body Buried City David Death Departed Desired Eight Howbeit Jehoram Jerusalem Kings One's Regret Regretted Reign Reigned Ruling Sepulchers Sepulchres Thirty Thirty-Two TombsJump to Next Body Buried City David Death Departed Desired Eight Howbeit Jehoram Jerusalem Kings One's Regret Regretted Reign Reigned Ruling Sepulchers Sepulchres Thirty Thirty-Two Tombs2 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 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat, ascended to the throne of Judah at the age of thirty-two. This transition of power is significant as it marks a shift from the relatively righteous reign of Jehoshaphat to a more tumultuous period. Jehoram's age suggests he had some experience and maturity, yet his reign was marked by poor decisions. His marriage to Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, indicates a political alliance with the northern kingdom of Israel, which often led to the introduction of idolatry and pagan practices into Judah. and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years He died, to no one’s regret and was buried in the City of David but not in the tombs of the kings Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoramThe son of Jehoshaphat, Jehoram became king of Judah and is noted for his wicked reign, which led to his unpopularity and lack of mourning at his death. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Jehoram reigned as king. It holds significant historical and spiritual importance as the center of Jewish worship and governance. 3. City of David A section of Jerusalem where Jehoram was buried, though not in the royal tombs, signifying a lack of honor due to his actions as king. 4. Jehoshaphat Jehoram's father, who was a righteous king of Judah, contrasting with Jehoram's evil reign. 5. Tombs of the Kings The burial place for the honored kings of Judah, from which Jehoram was excluded, indicating his dishonor. Teaching Points The Consequences of Wicked LeadershipJehoram's reign serves as a warning about the impact of ungodly leadership. His actions led to national suffering and personal disgrace. Legacy Matters The fact that Jehoram died "to no one’s regret" challenges us to consider the legacy we are leaving. Are we living in a way that honors God and blesses others? The Importance of Godly Influence Jehoram's marriage into Ahab's family led him astray. This highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly influences. God's Justice and Mercy Despite Jehoram's evil, God did not destroy Judah for David's sake, showing His faithfulness and mercy even amidst judgment. Reflecting on Our Mortality Jehoram's death reminds us of the brevity of life and the importance of living with an eternal perspective. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 21:20?2. How does 2 Chronicles 21:20 illustrate the consequences of ungodly leadership? 3. What lessons can we learn from Jehoram's life about leaving a godly legacy? 4. How does Jehoram's reign compare to other kings in 2 Chronicles? 5. How can we ensure our lives are remembered positively by others? 6. What does "departed with no one's regret" teach about living a life of faith? 7. Why did Jehoram die without being mourned, as stated in 2 Chronicles 21:20? 8. What does Jehoram's lack of burial honor in 2 Chronicles 21:20 signify about his reign? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 21:20 reflect on the consequences of Jehoram's actions as king? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 21? 11. How could Elijah send a letter to Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:12) if Elijah had already been taken up into heaven according to 2 Kings 2:11? 12. In 2 Kings 8:16-19, how does Jehoram's reign fit with other biblical accounts that describe conflicting details about Judah's kings? 13. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) 14. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) What Does 2 Chronicles 21:20 Mean Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king• Thirty-two is a mature age, yet still young enough to be strongly shaped by influences. According to 2 Kings 8:18, “Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done,” showing that the decisive voice in his life was not God’s Word but ungodly family ties (see also 2 Chron 21:6). • His father Jehoshaphat had modeled faithfulness (2 Chron 17:3-6), but Jehoram chose the path of compromise, reminding us that personal decisions, not heritage, set the course of a life (Deuteronomy 30:19). and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. • An eight-year reign is brief compared to David’s forty (1 Kings 2:11) or even Asa’s forty-one (2 Chron 16:13). Short reigns often signal divine judgment (compare 1 Kings 16:8-10). • During those years Judah experienced revolt from Edom (2 Chron 21:8-10) and Libnah, outward signs of divine displeasure announced in Elijah’s letter (2 Chron 21:12-15). • The record offers no achievements worth celebrating; the chronicler highlights turbulence rather than triumph, teaching that a life lived apart from God, however prominent, leaves little of lasting worth (Matthew 16:26). He died, to no one’s regret • The line literally states that no one mourned him. Proverbs 10:7 observes, “The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” Jehoram’s passing elicited relief, not reverence. • Contrast Solomon: “All Israel mourned for him” (1 Kings 11:43), and the godly Stephen: “God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him” (Acts 8:2). The difference is moral character. • Elijah had foretold that Jehoram would suffer “severe illness” and die “with no relief” (2 Chron 21:15). His unmourned death underscores that sin steals both health and honor (Romans 6:23). and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. • Burial in Jerusalem honored covenant heritage, yet exclusion from the royal tombs signaled public disgrace. Similar shame befell Joash (2 Chron 24:25) and Uzziah (2 Chron 26:23) when they turned from the LORD. • According to 2 Chron 21:19, the people “made no fire in his honor, as they had for his fathers.” Even customary marks of respect were withheld, fulfilling God’s warning in Deuteronomy 28:45-47 that covenant disloyalty ends in dishonor. • Revelation 14:13 celebrates the opposite outcome: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… their deeds will follow them.” Jehoram’s deeds followed him into infamy, not blessing. summary Jehoram’s story shows that a king’s title cannot rescue him from the consequences of rebellion. Though he began with every advantage—royal pedigree, strong city, covenant promises—his deliberate choice to imitate Ahab brought a short, troubled reign, an unlamented death, and a dishonorable burial. Scripture’s verdict is clear: lasting honor is reserved for those who walk with the LORD; all others, however powerful, will find their legacy empty and forgotten. (20) Thirty and two years.--The word "years" has fallen out of the Hebrew text; but some MSS. contain it. The repetition of his age, &c, is curious. (See 2Chronicles 21:6.) It seems to indicate that the writer was here transcribing from another source.And departed without being desired.--And he departed without regret, died unregretted. Hemd?h answers to the Latin desiderium. The LXX. and Vulg. render: "And he walked not in approbation," or "rightly." Comp. Jeremiah's prophecy concerning the end of king Jehoiakim: "They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah, my brother!" &c. (Jeremiah 22:18-19). So Syriac and Arabic. Howbeit.--And. They buried him.--LXX., Syriac, and Arabic: "He was buried." But not in the sepulchres of the kings.--2Chronicles 24:25; 2Chronicles 26:23. Another circumstance of dishonour. It is not mentioned in 2Kings 8:17. Thenius asserts that in these additions to the history of Jehoram there is traceable, not only a traditional or legendary element, but also pure embellishment on the part of the chronicler. The grounds he alleges, however, by no means necessitate his conclusion, being themselves misinterpretations of the statements of Kings. . . . Verse 20. - Departed without being desired; literally, without desire. The closing commentary, so quietly written, becomes the more pathetically mournful The "desire" spoken of is the desiderium of Horace, of nearly nine centuries later ('Odes,' L 24). But there was now no "desiderium... tam cari capitis," for want of room for this latter description. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings (see again our note on 2 Chronicles 16:14; and comp. 2 Chronicles 24:25; 2 Chronicles 28:27).
Hebrew Jehoram wasהָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be thirty-two שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he became king, בְמָלְכ֔וֹ (ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel eight וּשְׁמוֹנֶ֣ה (ū·šə·mō·w·neh) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth years. שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year He died, וַיֵּ֙לֶךְ֙ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to no בְּלֹ֣א (bə·lō) Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no one’s regret, חֶמְדָּ֔ה (ḥem·dāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2532: Desire, delight and was buried וַֽיִּקְבְּרֻ֙הוּ֙ (way·yiq·bə·ru·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter in the City בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of David, דָּוִ֔יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse but not וְלֹ֖א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no in the tombs בְּקִבְר֥וֹת (bə·qiḇ·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6913: A grave, sepulcher of the kings. הַמְּלָכִֽים׃ (ham·mə·lā·ḵîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Chronicles 21:20 NIV2 Chronicles 21:20 NLT 2 Chronicles 21:20 ESV 2 Chronicles 21:20 NASB 2 Chronicles 21:20 KJV 2 Chronicles 21:20 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 21:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 21:20 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 21:20 French Bible 2 Chronicles 21:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:20 Thirty-two years old was he when he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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