2 Chronicles 21:20

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

وكانَ ٱبنَ ٱثنَتَينِ وثَلاثينَ سَنَةً حينَ مَلَك، ومَلَكَ في أُورَشَليمَ ثَمانِيَ سِنين، وذَهَبَ غَيرَ مَأسوفٍ علَيه. ودَفَنوه في مَدينَةِ داوُد، ولٰكِن لا في مَقابِرِ المُلوك.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about King Jehoram, who became king at age 32 and reigned for eight years in Jerusalem. He was not well-liked, and even though he was buried in the city of David, he was not given a king's burial. The verse is from the book of 2 Chronicles and tells us about the end of Jehoram's reign.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you're the leader, but you're not very nice to others. When your turn ends, no one wants to say goodbye to you. That's like what happened to King Jehoram. He wasn't a good leader, so people didn't want him to stay, even though they buried him in the same place as other kings.

Historical Background

2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, probably during or after the exile of the Jews to Babylon. This book was written to remind the Jewish people of their history and their relationship with God. The audience was likely the returned exiles trying to rebuild their community and temple.

Living It Out Today

Imagine if a manager in a company was very harsh and made everyone unhappy. When they leave, no one is sad to see them go. This verse reminds us of the importance of treating people well and being a good leader, so we leave a positive impact wherever we go.

Topics

• leadership
• consequences
• history
• judgment
• reputation
• burial practices

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 22:51-53
• 2 Kings 8:16-24
• 2 Chronicles 21:4-6
• Proverbs 16:7
• Ephesians 4:29

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Jehoram not desired by his people?

Jehoram was not desired likely because of his wicked actions and his failure to lead his people in a way that honored God, as described in the earlier verses of 2 Chronicles 21.

What does it mean that he was buried in the city of David but not in the sepulchres of the kings?

It indicates that while he received some respect, as he was buried in the city of David, he was not honored with the full burial rights of a king, suggesting his reign was seen as unsuccessful or unworthy.

How old was Jehoram when he died?

Jehoram died at 40 years old, as he was 32 when he began his reign and reigned for eight years, as stated in the verse.

What can we learn from this verse about leadership?

This verse teaches us that leadership is about more than just holding a position; it's about how we treat others and whether we lead in a way that honors God and brings positive outcomes for those we lead.