Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. New Living Translation Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. English Standard Version Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. King James Bible Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. New King James Version Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. NASB 1995 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years of age when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king and reigned eight years in Jerusalem. American Standard Version Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version He was 32 years old when he became king, and he ruled eight years from Jerusalem. English Revised Version Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king, and he ruled for 8 years in Jerusalem. Good News Translation Jehoram became king at the age of thirty-two, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eight years. International Standard Version Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king, and he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. NET Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king and he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. World English Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJehoram [is] a son of thirty-two years in his reigning, and he has reigned eight years in Jerusalem, Young's Literal Translation A son of thirty and two years is Jehoram in his reigning, and eight years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, Smith's Literal Translation The son of thirty and two years was Jehoram in his reigning, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJoram was two and thirty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. New American Bible Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began to reign; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJehoram was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation When he was thirty and two years old, Joram succeeded to his kingdom, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoram Reigns in Judah…4When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel. 5Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. 6And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD.… Cross References 1 Kings 22:50 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. 2 Kings 8:16-17 In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. 1 Kings 15:24 And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 20:31 So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi. 2 Chronicles 22:1 Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 17:1 Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. 2 Chronicles 18:1 Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage. 2 Chronicles 19:1 When Jehoshaphat king of Judah had returned safely to his home in Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 24:17-18 After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them. / They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs. 2 Chronicles 25:25 Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel. 2 Chronicles 26:1 All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. 2 Chronicles 27:1 Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok. 2 Chronicles 28:1 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 29:1 Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2 Chronicles 34:1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. Treasury of Scripture Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. A. 2 Kings 8:17 Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Eight Jehoram Jeho'ram Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Thirty Thirty-TwoJump to Next Eight Jehoram Jeho'ram Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Thirty Thirty-Two2 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 age suggests a level of maturity and experience, as he likely had been involved in the affairs of the kingdom under his father's reign. Jehoshaphat was a king who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, and it is possible that Jehoram was exposed to these teachings. However, Jehoram's reign marked a departure from his father's faithfulness. The age of thirty-two is significant in biblical numerology, often associated with leadership and authority. Jehoram's ascension to the throne was also marked by the elimination of his brothers, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern monarchies to secure one's rule, though it was contrary to the covenantal ethics of Israel. and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoramThe son of Jehoshaphat, Jehoram became king of Judah. His reign is marked by a departure from the ways of his father, leading to significant spiritual and political decline. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, Jerusalem is the center of religious and political life for the kingdom. It is where Jehoram reigned and made decisions that affected the entire nation. 3. Jehoshaphat The father of Jehoram, Jehoshaphat was a king who sought to follow the ways of the Lord, contrasting with his son's later actions. 4. Kingdom of Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which Jehoram ruled. His reign is noted for its negative impact on the spiritual state of the nation. 5. Reign of Eight Years Jehoram's relatively short reign is significant in the context of the consequences of his actions and the judgment that followed. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly LeadershipJehoram's reign serves as a reminder of the impact that leadership can have on a nation. Godly leadership can lead to blessings, while ungodly leadership can bring about decline and judgment. The Consequences of Departing from God Jehoram's departure from the ways of his father Jehoshaphat illustrates the dangers of turning away from God. His reign resulted in spiritual and political turmoil. Legacy and Influence The legacy we leave is significant. Jehoram's actions affected not only his immediate family but the entire nation. Our choices can have far-reaching consequences. The Role of Accountability Jehoram's account highlights the need for accountability in leadership. Without it, leaders may stray from righteous paths, leading others astray. The Shortness of Life and Reign Jehoram's eight-year reign is a reminder of the brevity of life and the importance of making the most of the time we have to serve God faithfully.JEHORAM'S IDOLATRY. THE REVOLT OF EDOM AND LIBNAH This section is parallel with 2Kings 8:17-22. (5) Jehoram was thirty and two years old.--2Kings 8:17, "he was;" because the name had just occurred in the former verse. Verse 5. - He reigned eight years. This rejoin dates to begin with the twenty-second or twenty-third year of the reign of his father Jehoshaphat, according to note on ver. 1, above. The parallel of 2 Kings 8:17-21 may be consulted for our vers. 5-11; our vers. 11, 13 expound in clearer detail the "evil" that Jehoram wrought than the narrative of Kings.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jehoramיְהוֹרָ֣ם (yə·hō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3088: Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites [was] thirty-two שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (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, בְּמָלְכ֑וֹ (bə·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 בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (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 Links 2 Chronicles 21:5 NIV2 Chronicles 21:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 21:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 21:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 21:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 21:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 21:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 21:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 21:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 21:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 21:5 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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