slew all his brethren. The mischief of his marriage (2 Chronicles 18:1) was thus soon seen. The enemy's design in breaking into the royal line so as to destroy the promises of Genesis 3:15 and 2 Samuel 7:16 is seen. See App-23. Jehoshaphat made the beginning (2 Chronicles 18:1); Jehoram follows it up (2 Chronicles 21:4); the Arabians continue the assault (2 Chronicles 21:17; 2 Chronicles 22:1); Athaliah nearly succeeds in accomplishing the design of Satan (2 Chronicles 22:10).
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2 Chronicles 21:4
4 Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.