And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king’s house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.
They invaded Judah, broke through its defenses, and took away everything valuable from the king's palace. They also captured his sons and wives, leaving him with only one son - Jehoahaz, his youngest.
This verse describes how enemies completely devastated King Jehoram's kingdom, taking his wealth, family, and leaving him with only his youngest son.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Jehoram of Judah, who turned away from God by promoting idolatry and aligning with the wicked kings of Israel, the Philistines and Arabians invaded Judah as a divine judgment for his unfaithfulness. They raided the royal palace, seizing treasures, his sons, and wives, leaving only his youngest son, Jehoahaz, alive. This event underscores the biblical pattern where disobedience to God often leads to national and personal disaster.
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