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but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the prostitute, like as the house of Ahab did, and also have slain your brothers of your father`s house, who were better than yourself:

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The Meaning of 'Spiritual Adultery'

Commentators explain that the phrase 'to play the harlot' or 'go a whoring' is a powerful biblical metaphor for idolatry. Jehoram is condemned for leading Judah into 'spiritual whoredom' by promoting the Baal worship and other false religious practices of King Ahab's family, thus breaking the nation's covenant with God.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 21:13

19th Century

Bishop

And have made ... to go a whoring — i.e., “caused to commit fornication” (2 Chronicles 21:11). Like to the wh…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 21:13

17th Century

Pastor

And has walked in the way of the kings of Israel Worshipping the calves, and even Baal, with other idols, as they did:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 21:12–20

17th Century

Minister

A warning from God was sent to Jehoram. The Spirit of prophecy might have directed Elijah to prepare this writing in foresight of Jehoram's crimes.…

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