2 Chronicles 21:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God brings the predicted incurable intestinal disease upon Jehoram.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 21:18
The onset of the fatal disease that will end Jehoram's reign.
What Does 2 Chronicles 21:18 Mean?
After years of unfaithfulness, national loss, and humiliation—the warnings unheeded, the rebellions unanswered—God now brings the specific judgment He had prophesied through Elijah. The disease announced in verse 15 now becomes Jehoram's reality, an incurable affliction from which there is no escape or remedy.
The progression of judgments shows God's patience and the escalation of consequences. Jehoram had time to repent after the prophetic warning, during the rebellions of Edom and Libnah, and during the invasion. At each stage, he could have turned back, but he did not. Now the final judgment falls.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 21:18
What does 2 Chronicles 21:18 mean?
God brings the predicted incurable intestinal disease upon Jehoram.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 21:18?
The onset of the fatal disease that will end Jehoram's reign.