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A Spiritual Conflict
Commentators explain that Jehoram's murder of his brothers was not just a political power grab. It was a spiritual conflict, likened to Cain killing Abel. Jehoram, intending to lead Judah into idolatry, eliminated his more righteous brothers and their supporters because their piety stood as a direct condemnation of his wicked plans.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 21:4
18th Century
Theologian
The execution of several “princes of Israel” (that is, of Judah; see the note on 2 Chronicles 20:34) implies that Jehoram’s brothers fo…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 21:2–4
19th Century
Bishop
REIGN OF JEHORAM (2 Chronicles 21:2–18).
THE NEW KING MURDERS HIS SIX BROTHERS ([Reference 2 C…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 21:4
17th Century
Pastor
Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, &c.] Succeeded him in it, and reigned alone, for he had reign…
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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…