2 Chronicles 21:3

“And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.”

"And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn." - 2 Chronicles 21:3
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What does 2 Chronicles 21:3 mean?

2 Chronicles 21:3 (KJV) - "And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn." This verse is part of the Old Testament, specifically in the books of…

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Legacy of Choices: The Weight of the Firstborn

The verse 2 Chronicles 21:3 reads, "And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn." In these few lines, we see a profound reflection on…

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A Prayer for the Inheritance of Wisdom and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, we come before you today with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your sovereign hand over our lives, as we reflect upon the powerful lessons found in 2 Chronicles 21:3. In this verse, we see how King Jehoram was given the kingdom, while his brothers received great…

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