2 Chronicles 21:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 21:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 21:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 21:4 — KJV
“Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.”
— 2 Chronicles 21:4 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 21:4 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 21:4
“And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:4: now, father, slew
“These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:4: now, father, princes
“And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:4: father, himself, slew
“And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:4: now, father, also
“And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 21:4: now, father, also
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