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
This describes the invasion of Judah during the reign of King Jehoram (848-841 BC), who had turned away from God and led the nation into idolatry. The Philistines and Arabs attacked Jerusalem as divine judgment for Jehoram's wickedness and his murder of his own brothers. This catastrophic loss of his family and wealth was seen as God's punishment for abandoning the covenant.
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