21:4 Jehoram took control of his father’s kingdom and became powerful. 1 Then he killed all his brothers, 2 as well as some of the officials of Israel.
[21:4] 1 tn Heb “and Jehoram arose over the kingdom of his father and strengthened himself.”
[21:4] 2 tn Heb “and he killed all his brothers with the sword.”