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A Dishonorable Burial
Commentators explain that while the verse says Jehoram was buried "in the city of David," this phrasing hides a significant dishonor. Citing the parallel account in 2 Chronicles 21:20, scholars like Ellicott and Gill clarify that he was explicitly denied burial in the official tombs of the kings. This was a public statement of judgment against his wicked and unloved reign.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 8:24
18th Century
Theologian
For more on the death of Jehoram, see 2 Chronicles 21:12–19. His son is also called Jehoahaz (as noted in the margin) by a transpositio…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 8:16–24
19th Century
Bishop
The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)
John Gill
On 2 Kings 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Joram slept with his fathers
Died as they did:
and was buried with his fathers in the city of…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
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…