2 Chronicles 21:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now Jehoshaphat died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. His son Jehoram became king after him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the death of King Jehoshaphat and the beginning of his son Jehoram's reign over Judah.

📚 Historical Context

Jehoshaphat was one of the good kings of Judah who ruled for 25 years (around 873-848 BC) and sought to follow God's ways. The 'city of David' refers to Jerusalem, where the royal tombs were located. This transition marks a significant turning point, as Jehoram would prove to be a much more wicked king than his father.

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