Topical Bible: Jeho'ram

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Introduction:
Jeho'ram, also known as Joram, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, appearing in the historical books of the Old Testament. He was a king of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, though these were two distinct individuals. His reigns are marked by political intrigue, idolatry, and divine judgment, reflecting the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the kingdoms during this period.

Jeho'ram of Israel:
Jeho'ram, son of Ahab and Jezebel, was the ninth king of the northern kingdom of Israel. He reigned from approximately 852 to 841 BC. His rule is documented in 2 Kings 3-9. Jeho'ram ascended to the throne after the death of his brother Ahaziah. Unlike his parents, Jeho'ram removed the sacred pillar of Baal, yet he continued in the sins of Jeroboam, maintaining the idolatrous practices that led Israel astray.

During his reign, Jeho'ram faced military challenges, notably from Moab. The Moabite rebellion, led by King Mesha, is detailed in 2 Kings 3. Jeho'ram allied with Jehoshaphat of Judah and the king of Edom to suppress the revolt. The prophet Elisha played a crucial role in this campaign, providing divine guidance that led to a miraculous victory over Moab.

Jeho'ram's reign was also marked by conflict with Syria. The Aramean king, Ben-Hadad, besieged Samaria, leading to a severe famine. In this dire situation, Elisha prophesied deliverance, which came to pass when the Arameans fled, leaving behind their supplies (2 Kings 6:24-7:20).

Jeho'ram's rule ended violently when he was killed by Jehu, who was anointed by Elisha to execute divine judgment on the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9:24). Jehu's coup fulfilled the prophecy against Ahab's lineage, as Jeho'ram's death marked the end of his family's dynasty.

Jeho'ram of Judah:
Jeho'ram, son of Jehoshaphat, was the fifth king of the southern kingdom of Judah, reigning from approximately 848 to 841 BC. His account is recounted in 2 Kings 8:16-24 and 2 Chronicles 21. Jeho'ram married Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, which strengthened the alliance between Israel and Judah but also introduced idolatrous influences into Judah.

Jeho'ram's reign was characterized by a departure from the ways of his father, Jehoshaphat. He murdered his brothers and some of the princes of Israel to secure his throne (2 Chronicles 21:4). His actions led to divine disfavor, and the prophet Elijah sent him a letter condemning his idolatry and foretelling his downfall (2 Chronicles 21:12-15).

Under Jeho'ram's rule, Judah faced several adversities. The Edomites revolted and gained independence, and the Philistines and Arabians invaded, plundering Jerusalem and taking his family captive, except for his youngest son, Ahaziah (2 Chronicles 21:16-17).

Jeho'ram's reign ended in tragedy as he suffered from a severe and painful disease, as prophesied by Elijah. He died after eight years on the throne, and his people did not honor him with a burial in the tombs of the kings (2 Chronicles 21:18-20).

Legacy:
The accounts of Jeho'ram in both Israel and Judah serve as cautionary tales of the consequences of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. Their reigns highlight the importance of covenant fidelity and the impact of leadership on the spiritual direction of a nation. The narratives of Jeho'ram underscore the biblical theme of divine justice and the fulfillment of prophetic words.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1.) One of the kings of Israel (2 Kings 8:16, 25, 28). He was the son of Ahab.

(2.) Jehoram, the son and successor of Jehoshaphat on the throne of Judah (2 Kings 8:24).

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Jeho'ram (21 Occurrences)

1 Kings 22:50
And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
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2 Kings 1:17
So he died according to the word of the LORD which Elijah had spoken. And Jehoram began to reign in his stead in the second year of Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; because he had no son.
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2 Kings 3:1
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
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2 Kings 3:6
And king Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time, and mustered all Israel.
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2 Kings 3:8
He said, "Which way shall we go up?" He answered, "The way of the wilderness of Edom."
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2 Kings 8:16
And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being the king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign.
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2 Kings 8:25
In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign.
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2 Kings 8:29
And king Joram returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Arameans had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.
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2 Kings 12:18
And Jehoash king Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold that was found in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and of the king's house, and sent it to Hazael king of Aram; and he went away from Jerusalem.
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2 Chronicles 17:8
and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests.
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2 Chronicles 21:1
And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
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2 Chronicles 21:3
And their father gave them great gifts, of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fortified cities in Judah; but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram, because he was the first-born.
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2 Chronicles 21:4
Now when Jehoram was risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.
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2 Chronicles 21:5
Jehoram was thirty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
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2 Chronicles 21:9
Then Jehoram passed over with his captains, and all his chariots with him; and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites that compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots.
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2 Chronicles 21:16
And the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians that are beside the Ethiopians;
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2 Chronicles 22:1
And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead; for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.
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2 Chronicles 22:5
He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead; and the Arameans wounded Joram.
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2 Chronicles 22:6
And he returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which they had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.
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2 Chronicles 22:7
Now the downfall of Ahaziah was of God, in that he went unto Joram; for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.
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2 Chronicles 22:11
But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in the bed-chamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest--for she was the sister of Ahaziah--hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.
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