2 Chronicles 21:14
New International Version
So now the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives and everything that is yours, with a heavy blow.

New Living Translation
So now the LORD is about to strike you, your people, your children, your wives, and all that is yours with a heavy blow.

English Standard Version
behold, the LORD will bring a great plague on your people, your children, your wives, and all your possessions,

Berean Standard Bible
So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow.

King James Bible
Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:

New King James Version
behold, the LORD will strike your people with a serious affliction—your children, your wives, and all your possessions;

New American Standard Bible
behold, the LORD is going to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a great plague;

NASB 1995
behold, the LORD is going to strike your people, your sons, your wives and all your possessions with a great calamity;

NASB 1977
behold, the LORD is going to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a great calamity;

Legacy Standard Bible
behold, Yahweh is going to smite your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a great calamity;

Amplified Bible
behold, the LORD is going to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a great disaster;

Christian Standard Bible
the LORD is now about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a horrible affliction.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yahweh is now about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a horrible affliction.

American Standard Version
behold, Jehovah will smite with a great plague thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance;

Contemporary English Version
Because you have done these terrible things, the LORD will severely punish the people in your kingdom, including your own family, and he will destroy everything you own.

English Revised Version
behold, the LORD will smite with a great plague thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD will strike a great blow to your people, your sons, your wives, and all your property because you did this.

Good News Translation
As a result, the LORD will severely punish your people, your children, and your wives, and will destroy your possessions.

International Standard Version
Look what's going to happen! The LORD is going to strike your people, your children, your wives, and everything you own with a massive tragedy.

Majority Standard Bible
So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow.

NET Bible
So look, the LORD is about to severely afflict your people, your sons, your wives, and all you own.

New Heart English Bible
look, the LORD will strike with a great plague your people, and your children, and your wives, and all your substance;

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods:

World English Bible
behold, Yahweh will strike your people with a great plague, including your children, your wives, and all your possessions;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
behold, YHWH is striking [with] a great striking among your people, and among your sons, and among your wives, and among all your goods—

Young's Literal Translation
lo, Jehovah is smiting -- a great smiting -- among thy people, and among thy sons, and among thy wives, and among all thy goods --

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, Jehovah smote a great stroke upon thy people, and upon thy sons, and upon thy wives, and upon all thy possessions:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold the Lord will strike thee with a great plague, with all thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance.

Catholic Public Domain Version
behold, the Lord will strike you with a great plague, with all your people, and your sons and wives, and all your substance.

New American Bible
the LORD will strike your people, your children, your wives, and all that is yours with a great plague.

New Revised Standard Version
see, the LORD will bring a great plague on your people, your children, your wives, and all your possessions,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, the LORD will smite you with a great plague, together with your people, your children, your wives, and all your goods;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, LORD JEHOVAH strikes you and your people and your sons and your wives and all your goods with a great plague
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
behold, the LORD will smite with a great plague thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
behold, the Lord shall smite thee with a great plague among thy people, and thy sons, and thy wives, and all thy store:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elijah's Letter to Jehoram
13but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you. 14So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow. 15And day after day you yourself will suffer from a severe illness, a disease of your bowels, until it causes your bowels to come out.’ ”…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:15-20
If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: / You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. ...

Leviticus 26:14-16
If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments, / and if you reject My statutes, despise My ordinances, and neglect to carry out all My commandments, and so break My covenant, / then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it.

1 Kings 14:10
Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone!

2 Kings 9:7-9
And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. / The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, both slave and free, in Israel. / I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah.

Jeremiah 19:3-4
saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, / because they have abandoned Me and made this a foreign place. They have burned incense in this place to other gods that neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah have ever known. They have filled this place with the blood of the innocent.

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Isaiah 5:25
Therefore the anger of the LORD burns against His people; His hand is raised against them to strike them down. The mountains quake, and the corpses lie like refuse in the streets. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.

Ezekiel 14:12-13
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast,

Hosea 4:3
Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear.

Micah 6:13
Therefore I am striking you severely, to ruin you because of your sins.

Revelation 2:22-23
Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. / Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Matthew 23:35-36
And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. / Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.

Luke 21:22-24
For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. / How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people. / They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite your people, and your children, and your wives, and all your goods:

plague [heb] stroke

Leviticus 26:21
And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.

Hosea 5:11
Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.

Micah 6:16
For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and ye walk in their counsels; that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore ye shall bear the reproach of my people.

thy children

Exodus 20:5
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

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2 Chronicles 21
1. Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers
5. His wicked reign
8. Edom and Libnah revolt
12. The prophecy of Elijah against him in writing
16. Philistines and Arabians oppress him
18. His incurable disease, infamous death, and burial














So now
This phrase indicates an immediate consequence or action that is about to take place. In the Hebrew context, it suggests a transition from warning to execution of judgment. The urgency in "now" reflects the immediacy of God's response to sin, emphasizing His active role in the affairs of men. It serves as a reminder of the divine timeline, which operates according to God's perfect wisdom and justice.

the LORD
The term "LORD" in Hebrew is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, signifying His eternal, self-existent nature. It underscores His authority and faithfulness to His promises, both of blessing and judgment. In this context, it is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His right to judge His people according to His covenantal standards.

is about to strike
The phrase conveys impending divine action. The Hebrew root "נָכָה" (nakah) means to smite or strike, often used in the context of divine judgment. This highlights God's active involvement in disciplining His people, not out of malice, but as a corrective measure to bring them back to righteousness. It serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine retribution.

your people
This refers to the nation of Judah, over which King Jehoram ruled. The collective term "people" indicates that the consequences of the king's actions extend beyond himself to those under his leadership. It reflects the biblical principle that leaders bear responsibility for their influence on others, and their sin can have communal repercussions.

your sons
The mention of "sons" highlights the personal and familial impact of divine judgment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sons were seen as a continuation of one's legacy and lineage. The threat to Jehoram's sons underscores the severity of the judgment, as it threatens the future and continuity of his dynasty.

your wives
The inclusion of "wives" in the judgment signifies the disruption of personal and familial relationships. In biblical times, wives were integral to the household and community structure. This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the judgment, affecting all aspects of Jehoram's life and reign.

and all your possessions
This phrase indicates the totality of the impending judgment, extending to material wealth and resources. In the ancient world, possessions were a sign of God's blessing and favor. The loss of possessions serves as a tangible sign of divine displeasure and a call to repentance.

with a severe plague
The term "plague" in Hebrew is "מַגֵּפָה" (magephah), often associated with divine punishment. The adjective "severe" underscores the intensity and seriousness of the judgment. Plagues in the biblical narrative are frequently used as instruments of divine correction, intended to lead people to repentance and restoration. This serves as a powerful reminder of God's holiness and the need for His people to live in obedience to His commands.

(14) Behold, with a great plague will the Lord smite thy people.--Literally, Behold, Jehovah is about to smite a great smiting in thy people and in thy sons. The immediate object of the verb is not expressed. (Comp. 2Chronicles 21:18.) It was Jehoram himself who was smitten in his people, and in his sons, and in his wives, and in all his goods, as 2Chronicles 21:17 shows. The "smiting "--i.e., heaven-sent stroke, or Divine visitation--consisted in an invasion of Philistines and Arabs, who sacked Jerusalem and the royal palace.

Verse 14. - A great plague; Hebrew, מַגֵּפָה, Out of the twenty-six occurrences of this word, it is rendered (Authorized Version) twenty-three times by the word "plague," twice by the word "slaughter" (2 Samuel 17:9; 2 Samuel 18:7), and once "stroke" (Ezekiel 24:16). It is not the word (גֶגַע) which about sixty times (chiefly in Leviticus)describes the physical plague, but both of the words are applied to the plagues, e.g. of Pharaoh, and to the suffering that came of any severe smiting of the people. As no physical affliction in the shape of disease visited, so far as we know, the people, wives, and children of the king, and as his goods are reckoned in for the great plague, the general opinion is probably the correct one, that the invasions spoken of (vers. 16, 17) fulfilled the punishment now announced.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So behold,
הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is about to strike
נֹגֵ֛ף (nō·ḡêp̄)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict

your people,
בְּעַמֶּ֑ךָ (bə·‘am·me·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

your sons,
וּבְבָנֶ֥יךָ (ū·ḇə·ḇā·ne·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

your wives,
וּבְנָשֶׁ֖יךָ (ū·ḇə·nā·še·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

and all
וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

your possessions
רְכוּשֶֽׁךָ׃ (rə·ḵū·še·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7399: Property, goods

with a serious
גְדוֹלָ֖ה (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

blow.
מַגֵּפָ֥ה (mag·gê·p̄āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4046: A blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence


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