2 Chronicles 21:11
2 Chronicles 21:11 in Multiple Translations
Jehoram had also built high places on the hills of Judah; he had caused the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves and had led Judah astray.
Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.
Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and made the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot, and led Judah astray.
And more than this, he made high places in the mountains of Judah, teaching the people of Jerusalem to go after false gods, and guiding Judah away from the true way.
He also built high places on the mountains of Judah; he made the people of Jerusalem unfaithful to God and led Judah away from him.
Moreouer hee made hie places in the mountaines of Iudah, and caused the inhabitants of Ierusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Iudah thereto.
also, he hath made high places in the mountains of Judah, and causeth the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit whoredom, and compelleth Judah.
Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and made the inhabitants of Jerusalem play the prostitute, and led Judah astray.
Moreover, he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah to do the same .
Moreover he built also high places in the cities of Juda, and he made the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and Juda to transgress.
On the hilltops in Judah he had also built shrines to worship idols, and had caused the people of Judah to stray away from Yahweh by worshiping foreign gods.
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Context — Edom and Libnah Rebel
11Jehoram had also built high places on the hills of Judah; he had caused the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves and had led Judah astray.
12Then a letter came to Jehoram from Elijah the prophet, which stated: “This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘You have not walked in the ways of your father Jehoshaphat or of Asa king of Judah, 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 20:5 | then I will set My face against that man and his family and cut off from among their people both him and all who follow him in prostituting themselves with Molech. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 11:7 | At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites. |
| 3 | Leviticus 17:7 | They must no longer offer their sacrifices to the goat demons to which they have prostituted themselves. This will be a permanent statute for them for the generations to come.’ |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 12:2–4 | Destroy completely all the places where the nations you are dispossessing have served their gods—atop the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree. Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn up their Asherah poles, cut down the idols of their gods, and wipe out their names from every place. You shall not worship the LORD your God in this way. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 9:22 | When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?” |
| 6 | Revelation 2:20–22 | But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols. Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. 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. |
| 7 | Psalms 106:39 | They defiled themselves by their actions and prostituted themselves by their deeds. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 20:28 | When I brought them into the land that I swore to give them and they saw any high hill or leafy tree, there they offered their sacrifices, presented offerings that provoked Me, sent up their fragrant incense, and poured out their drink offerings. |
| 9 | Psalms 78:58 | They enraged Him with their high places and provoked His jealousy with their idols. |
| 10 | Habakkuk 2:15 | Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! |
2 Chronicles 21:11 Summary
This verse tells us that King Jehoram did a very bad thing by building special places to worship idols, which is like cheating on God. He led the people of Judah to do the same, which made God very sad. We can learn from this that we should only worship the one true God, just like it says in Exodus 20:3-5. We should be careful not to prioritize anything or anyone above God, and instead, follow His commands and love Him with all our hearts, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'prostitute themselves' in 2 Chronicles 21:11?
In this context, it means to turn away from the one true God and worship idols, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:16 and Judges 2:10. This spiritual adultery is a serious offense against God.
Why did Jehoram build high places on the hills of Judah?
Jehoram built high places to facilitate the worship of idols, which was a direct rejection of God's command to worship only Him, as stated in Deuteronomy 12:2-3 and Exodus 20:3-5.
How did Jehoram lead Judah astray?
By building high places and promoting idol worship, Jehoram led the people of Judah away from the true God, just as the kings of Israel had done, as seen in 1 Kings 12:25-33 and 1 Kings 13:33-34.
What is the significance of the high places on the hills of Judah?
The high places were likely sites for idol worship, which was a common practice in the surrounding nations, as seen in Numbers 33:52 and Deuteronomy 12:2-3. This practice was a departure from God's commands and led to spiritual corruption.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be 'prostituting' myself to the world, and how can I turn back to God?
- In what ways can I, like Jehoram, lead others astray by my actions or example?
- How can I ensure that I am not building 'high places' in my own life, prioritizing idols over the one true God?
- What are some modern-day 'high places' that can distract me from worshiping God, and how can I avoid them?
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Sermons on 2 Chronicles 21:11
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Is It Peace, Jehu? and He Answered, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the concept of true peace, emphasizing that it cannot exist alongside the distractions and sins represented by Jezebel in our lives. He warns against the superf |
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The Laodicean Deception by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings and instructions given by God. He highlights the dangers of gossip and racial prejudice, which have b |
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Knowing What to Do by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the overall purpose of God in history when discussing current events in the light of the Bible. He uses the |
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 2 by Alan Cairns | This sermon emphasizes the need for a visitation of the Spirit of God in the midst of corruption and wickedness, calling for prophetic voices to speak truth and uphold the gospel. |
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Apostasy in the Church by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of apostasy and its origin. He emphasizes that faith cannot be blind and that it is based on knowledge and understanding of the wo |
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The Vow of the Nicolaitan Bride by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of going beyond personal convenience in order to fulfill God's plans for our lives. He quotes the scripture where Paul urges |
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Through the Bible - 2 Kings by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fulfilling our debt of love towards one another, as stated in Romans 13:8. He highlights the idea that we owe it to others |







