17 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 8:17

King James Version

17 Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version

17 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

The Message

17 He was thirty-two years old when he began his rule, and was king for eight years in Jerusalem.

New King James Version

17 He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation

17 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:17

Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16-24

(Read 2 Kings 8:16-24)

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did ill to marry him to the daughter of Ahab; no good could come of union with an idolatrous family.