2 Chronicles 21:20 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

¹⁹And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.

²⁰Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings.

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Reflection Questions

How do you want to be remembered after your time?

What does this verse reveal about the legacy you are building?

When have you felt unappreciated or overlooked?

Life Application

legacy

Consider what kind of legacy you want to leave behind and take steps to build it today.

relationships

Invest in relationships that will honor your memory and reflect your values.

People in This Verse

JehoramOT

Jehoram was a king of Israel who struggled with idolatry and sought to distance himself from the practices of his parents. His reign was marked by conflict and moral ambiguity.

First appearance: 2 Kings 1:17

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem was the capital of Judah and a central place of worship for the Israelites. It held significant religious and political importance.

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