And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
Jehoram had brothers who were also sons of King Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah. All of these men were sons of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel.
This verse lists the six brothers of King Jehoram, showing that King Jehoshaphat had multiple sons who could have potentially inherited the throne.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah who ruled around the 9th century BC and was known for his efforts to follow God and strengthen his nation. This verse lists the brothers of Jehoram, Jehoshaphat's son and successor, to illustrate the royal family's structure and potential dynamics of succession. It reflects the importance of lineage in ancient Judean monarchy, where family ties could influence political stability.
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