July 30, 2026
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Reading along with us in 2 Chronicles, Psalms, & Proverbs? Here’s today’s reading:
2 Chronicles 21 (NIV)
1 Then Jehoshaphat rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. And Jehoram his son succeeded him as king. 2J ehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael and Shephatiah. All these were sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.…..Continue Reading
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Well if ever someone’s story proved that following God is the better way, Jehoram’s could do it! He decided to not follow his father’s ways and was really an awful leader. Killed his brothers and led the people into idolatry. Even the surrounding kingdoms recognized how far he was from God. His end was gruesome and for himself and his family…sad that his evil ways led to pain for so many!
OK, I was commenting on Hebrews 1227 to 29 the idea of laying down your life in full surrender receiving our rights to unshakable kingdom
I couldn’t help but think if Jehoshaphat saw these tendencies in Jehoram and why he did not choose another one of his sons if they were better than him, according to the prophet. But it is a case of bad company corrupts good morals and poor leadership corrupts a nation. How evil his heart was to kill his brothers. But God warns Him and then fulfills the warning of how He will discipline him for his disobedience and pride. And it is amazing to see God’s commitment to David and he still being the reference point of how a king should behave or why God treats Judah in the way that He does.
2 Chronicles 21
2 chronicles 21
Psalm 148; 2 Chronicles 19-21; Zechariah 7; Luke 24
It is refreshing to see justice performed this way – maybe because sometimes, life seems unfair. The godless in our society seems to prosper. At home, sometimes, it is easier to choose the easier ungodly path, rather than the humble, godly one that God will bless. But biblical accounts like this reminds me of the old way God will always work, that those who follow His ways will receive blessings while those who are wicked don’t.
I have been doing the reading but just haven`t been coming on the sight. I will try to make a comment.
2 Chronicles 21
2 chronicles 21
“He was thirty-two years old when he became king. He reigned in Jerusalem eight years and, to no one’s sorrow, departed. However they buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.”
II Chronicles 21:20 NKJV
Love the narrator’s comment: “to no one’s sorrow.” He dies and no one cares because he was an evil king.
2 Chronicles 21