Devine Scripture

2 Chronicles 21:6

2 Chronicles chapter 21 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab; for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab; for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.

Context

v.5Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

v.6This passage

v.7Howbeit Jehovah would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a lamp to him and to his children alway.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Kings 8:18

    And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife; and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.

  • 1 Kings 16:25

    And Omri did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and dealt wickedly above all that were before him.

  • Nehemiah 13:25

    And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.

  • 1 Kings 12:28

    Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold; and he said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

  • 2 Chronicles 18:1

    Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.

  • 2 Chronicles 22:2

    Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.