Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled for eight years in Jerusalem.
This verse records the basic facts about King Jehoram's reign - he became king at age 32 and ruled Judah for 8 years.
📚 Historical Context
2 Chronicles 21:5 is part of the historical books in the Old Testament, which record the reigns of Judah's kings after the division of Israel and Judah following Solomon's death. Jehoram, the son of King Jehoshaphat, became king at age 32 and ruled for eight years, a period marked by internal strife and idolatry in Judah. This verse fits into a broader biblical narrative that examines how kings' actions influenced the nation's spiritual and political health.
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