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Berean Standard Bible

“When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.”

2 Chronicles 21:4

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now when Jehoram had risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes of Israel.

King James Version (KJV)

Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now when Jehoram was risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now when Jehoram had taken his place over his father's kingdom, and had made his position safe, he put all his brothers to death with the sword, as well as some of the princes of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Fué pues elevado Joram al reino de su padre; y luego que se hizo fuerte, mató á cuchillo á todos sus hermanos, y asimismo algunos de los príncipes de Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Su padre les había dado valiosos regalos en dinero y joyas, y la propiedad de algunas ciudades fortificadas de Judá. Sin embargo, le dio el reinado a Jorán, porque era el mayor. Pero cuando Jorán se consolidó en el trono, hizo matar a todos sus hermanos y a varios jefes de Israel.

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