After having been graciously given the kingdom by his father, Jehoram of Judah killed his brothers and forsook the Lord. And, just as the Lord had told David in 2 Samuel 7, he disciplined Jehoram severely for his sin. But also in keeping with the promise made to David, the Lord did not remove his steadfast love from David’s descendant. He preserved one son to continue the line to the final Son of David, whose kingdom would be established forever, and because of whom God also shows mercy to us when we betray him and sin against others.