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A Parallel History
Commentators note that this verse, marking the death of Jehoshaphat and the start of his son's reign, is a standard transitional formula, nearly identical to the account in 1 Kings 22:50. This highlights how the books of Kings and Chronicles often record the same historical events.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 21:1
18th Century
Theologian
Jehoram’s sole reign now began (see the note on 2 Kings 8:16). His eight-year reign (2 Chronicles 21:5) must be counted fro…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 21:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now. — And.
Slept. — Lay down. The verse is literally the same as [Reference 1 Kings 22:5…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers
(See Gill on 1 Kings 22:50).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 21:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Jehoram hated his brothers, and slew them, for the same reason that Cain hated Abel, and slew him, because their piety condemned his impiety. In th…