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Thirty-two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
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A Complicated Timeline
Commentators explain that Jehoram's eight-year reign likely began during a co-regency while his father, Jehoshaphat, was still king. This detail, noted by scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill, helps resolve potential chronological contradictions with other passages in Kings and Chronicles.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This passage is parenthetical, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1 Kings 22:50.
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19th Century
Anglican
The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)
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Reformed Baptist
Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign The second time, in the lifetime of his father:
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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…
