Thirty-two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Not in the tombs of the kings - Compare the similar treatment of Joash (2 Chronicles 24:25) and Ahaz ([Reference 2 Chronicles 28…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thirty and two years. —The word “years” is missing from the Hebrew text, but some manuscripts contain it. The repetition of his ag…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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