Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:
Look, the LORD will strike your people, your children, your wives, and all your possessions with a terrible disaster.
The writer is warning that God will bring severe judgment that will affect not just the king personally, but everyone and everything connected to him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Jehoram of Judah succeeded his father Jehoshaphat but turned to evil by promoting idolatry and even killing his own brothers to secure his throne. God, through the prophet Elijah, sent a direct warning to Jehoram about the consequences of his unfaithfulness, foretelling a devastating plague that would strike his people, family, and possessions as a judgment for his sins. This account reflects the ancient Israelite understanding of divine accountability for leaders who led the nation astray.
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