2 Chronicles 21 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

The wicked reign of Jehoram.

Jehoram hated his brethren, and slew them, for the same reason that Cain hated Abel, and slew him, because their piety condemned his impiety. In the mystery of Providence such men sometimes prosper for a time; but the Lord has righteous purposes in permitting such events, part of which may now be made out, and the rest will be seen hereafter. (2Ch 21:12-20)