2 Chronicles 21:4

“Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, etc.] Succeeded him in it, and reigned alone, for he had reigned with his father some years before his death; (See Gill on “<120816>2 Kings 8:16”), he strengthened himself; in the kingdom, by some means or another closely attaching the greater part of the princes, and people of the land, unto him, when he thought himself well settled and established on the throne; though some understand it of making strong, or hardening his heart to do what is next mentioned: and slew all his brethren with the sword; either to get their riches into his hands, or lest, being religious princes, they should oppose his restoring idolatry, and for that…”

“The execution of several “princes of Israel” (i. e. of Judah; see 2 Chronicles 20:34 note) implies that Jehoram’s brothers found supporters among the chief men of the country, and that Jehoram’s sole sovereignty was not established without a struggle. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Strengthened himself - He hardened his heart, as that word sometimes signifies. Princes - The chief of those Israelites, who out of love to God and the true religion, had forsaken their estates in the kingdom of Israel, and were now incorporated with the kingdom of Judah: because he thought these would be most zealous for that religion which he was resolved to oppose. 2 Chronicles 21:10”

“slew all: Ch2 21:17, Ch2 22:8, Ch2 22:10; Gen 4:8; Jdg 9:5, Jdg 9:56, Jdg 9:57; Jo1 3:12 2 Chronicles 21:5”