2 Chronicles 21:5
2 Chronicles 21:5 in Multiple Translations
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.
¶ Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for eight years.
Jehoram was thirty-two when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for eight years.
Iehoram was two and thirtie yeere olde, when he began to reigne, and he reigned eyght yeere in Ierusalem.
A son of thirty and two years [is] Jehoram in his reigning, and eight years he hath reigned in Jerusalem,
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Joram was two and thirty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Jehoram was 32 years old when he became the king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eight years.
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2 Chronicles 21:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
וּ/שְׁתַּ֛יִם
שָׁנָ֖ה
יְהוֹרָ֣ם
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
וּ/שְׁמוֹנֶ֣ה
שָׁנִ֔ים
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וּ/שְׁתַּ֛יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
יְהוֹרָ֣ם
Yᵉhôwrâm
H3088
Joram
N-proper
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וּ/שְׁמוֹנֶ֣ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 21:5
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וּ/שְׁתַּ֛יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
יְהוֹרָ֣ם
Yᵉhôwrâm
H3088
"Joram"
N-proper
Jehoram was a king of Israel, and his story is told in 2 Kings 1:17. He was the son of Ahab and Jezebel, and his name means 'Jehovah is exalted'. Jehoram was also known as Joram, and he had several brothers and sisters, including Joash and Athaliah.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.1.17; son of: Ahab (H0256) and Jezebel (H0348); brother of: Joash (H3101H), Ahaziah (H0274) and Athaliah (H6271); also called Jehoram at 2Ki.1.17a; 3.1,6; 1x,6,7; Another spelling of yo.ram (יוֹרָם "Joram" H3141H) § Jehoram or Joram = "Jehovah is exalted" 1) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and himself king of Judah for 8 years; his wife was the wicked Athaliah who was probably the instigator for his returning the nation of Judah to the worship of Baal 2) son of king Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel and king of Israel himself for 12 years; he was murdered by Jehu on the plot of land for which his father had murdered Naboth thus fulfilling the prophecy of Elijah to the very letter 3) a priest in the reign of Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: Jehoram, Joram. Compare H3141 (יוֹרָם). See also: 1 Kings 22:51; 2 Kings 12:19; 2 Chronicles 22:11.
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
וּ/שְׁמוֹנֶ֣ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 21:5
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- 2 Chronicles 21:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 21:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 21:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5
Context — Jehoram Reigns in Judah
3Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
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. 7Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 8:17–22 | Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. And 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. Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever. In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. |
2 Chronicles 21:5 Summary
[Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king of Judah and he ruled for 8 years, as stated in 2 Chronicles 21:5. This verse tells us about the beginning of his reign, but to understand the significance, we need to consider the context provided by the surrounding verses. Jehoram's age and length of reign are important because they set the stage for the events that unfold, much like the story of King David in 1 Samuel 16:1-13, where his age and character played a role in his kingship. By looking at Jehoram's story, we can learn about the importance of wise leadership and the consequences of our actions, as taught in Proverbs 28:2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Jehoram's character from this verse?
From 2 Chronicles 21:5, we learn that Jehoram was 32 years old when he became king and reigned for 8 years, but to understand his character, we must look at the surrounding verses, such as 2 Chronicles 21:4, which shows his violent actions towards his brothers and some princes of Israel.
Why did Jehoram become king at the age of 32?
The Bible does not specifically state why Jehoram became king at 32, but it does mention in 2 Chronicles 21:3 that his father gave the kingdom to him because he was the firstborn, following the traditional succession pattern seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17.
What is the significance of Jehoram's age and reign?
Jehoram's age and reign are significant because they mark the beginning of his kingship, which is later contrasted with his actions and the consequences that follow, as seen in 2 Chronicles 21:6-7, highlighting the importance of wise and just leadership, as emphasized in Proverbs 29:2.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the kings of Judah?
This verse is part of the narrative of the kings of Judah, showing the succession of power and the consequences of the actions of these kings, much like the pattern seen in 1 Kings 11:1-13, where the actions of King Solomon have lasting effects on the kingdom of Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What does Jehoram's age at the time of his accession to the throne reveal about the timing and nature of his reign?
- How might Jehoram's actions, as described in the surrounding verses, have been influenced by his age and experience at the time of his coronation?
- What lessons can be drawn from the fact that Jehoram's reign was marked by both the duration of his rule and the actions he took during that time?
- In what ways does Jehoram's story serve as a warning or example for leaders today, considering the principles found in Romans 13:1-7?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 21:5
Ver. 5-10. Jehoram was thirty two years old,.... Of these verses, [See comments on 2 Kings 8:17] [See comments on 2 Kings 8:18] [See comments on 2 Kings 8:19] [See comments on 2 Kings 8:20] [See
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 21:5
And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5
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Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5
2 Chronicles 21:5 Jehoram [was] thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.Ver. 5. Jehoram was thirty and two.] See 2 Kings 8:17.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:5
JEHORAM’S . THE REVOLT OF EDOM AND LIBNAH (2 Chronicles 21:5-11). This section is parallel with 2 Kings 8:17-22. (5) Jehoram was thirty and two years old.—2 Kings 8:17, “he was;” because the name had just occurred in the former verse.