2 Chronicles 21:16 nasb — Then the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs who bordered the Ethiopians;

NASB

"Then the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs who bordered the Ethiopians;"

— 2 Chronicles 21:16, NASB

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2 Chronicles 21 — Context

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but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have caused Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot as the house of Ahab played the harlot, and you have also killed your brothers, your own family, who were better than you,

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behold, the LORD is going to strike your people, your sons, your wives and all your possessions with a great calamity;

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and you will suffer severe sickness, a disease of your bowels, until your bowels come out because of the sickness, day by day.'"

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Then the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs who bordered the Ethiopians;

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and they came against Judah and invaded it, and carried away all the possessions found in the king's house together with his sons and his wives, so that no son was left to him except Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.

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So after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable sickness.

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Now it came about in the course of time, at the end of two years, that his bowels came out because of his sickness and he died in great pain. And his people made no fire for him like the fire for his fathers.

2 Chronicles 21:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 21:16 say?
2 Chronicles 21:16 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs who bordered the Ethiopians;”
Where is 2 Chronicles 21:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 21:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 21:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 21:16 in?
2 Chronicles 21:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 21:16?
2 Chronicles 21:16 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs who bordered the Ethiopians;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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