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Their father gave them great gifts, of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, together with fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jeho′ram, because he was the first-born. When Jeho′ram had ascended the throne of his father and was established, he slew all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes of Israel. Jeho′ram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

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Their father had given them many gifts(A) of silver and gold and articles of value, as well as fortified cities(B) in Judah, but he had given the kingdom to Jehoram because he was his firstborn son.

Jehoram King of Judah(C)

When Jehoram established(D) himself firmly over his father’s kingdom, he put all his brothers(E) to the sword along with some of the officials of Israel. Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years.

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