2 Chronicles 21:18 asv — And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

American Standard Version

"And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease. "

— 2 Chronicles 21:18, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 21 — Context

15

and thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness, day by day.

16

And Jehovah stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians that are beside the Ethiopians:

17

and they came up against 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.

18

And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

19

And it came to pass, in process of time, at the end of two years, that his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness, and he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.

20

Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.

2 Chronicles 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 21:18 say?
2 Chronicles 21:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 21:18 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 21:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 21:18 in?
2 Chronicles 21:18 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 21:18?
2 Chronicles 21:18 reads (ASV): “And after all this Jehovah smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease. ” 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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