Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This passage is parenthetical, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1 Kings 22:50.

The opening words of [Reference …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign
The second time, in the lifetime of his father:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did wrong to marry him to th…

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