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    2 Chronicles 21 (KJV)

    Read 2 Chronicles chapter 21 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

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    2 Chronicles 21 Summary

    Jehoram takes the throne and immediately kills all his brothers to secure power. He marries Ahab's daughter Athaliah and leads Judah into idolatry. Edom and Libnah revolt, and a letter from Elijah prophesies judgment.

    Jehoram is struck with an incurable bowel disease and dies in great pain, with no one mourning his passing. The tragic summary—'he departed without being desired'—is one of the saddest epitaphs in Scripture, showing the emptiness of a life lived apart from God.

    Key Themes

    FratricideUngodly marriage influenceElijah's prophetic letterJudgment on wickednessLegacy of emptiness

    Key Verses in 2 Chronicles 21

    "He departed without being desired."

    — 2 Chronicles 21:20

    Perhaps the saddest commentary on any king—no one mourned his death because he had lived only for himself.

    "There came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet."

    — 2 Chronicles 21:12

    Even from a distance, God sends His word through His prophets to warn the wicked.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'departed without being desired' mean?

    It means no one was sorry to see Jehoram die. He had murdered his brothers, led the nation into idolatry, and brought suffering on his people. His death was met with relief, not grief.

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