Topical Encyclopedia Introduction:Joram, also known as Jehoram, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, appearing in the historical books of the Old Testament. He is noted for being a king of both Israel and Judah, though these are two distinct individuals with the same name. The accounts of Joram are found primarily in the books of 1 and 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. His reigns are marked by political alliances, religious apostasy, and divine judgment. Joram of Israel: Joram, the son of Ahab and Jezebel, became the king of Israel after the death of his brother Ahaziah. His reign is recorded in 2 Kings 3-9. Joram ruled the northern kingdom of Israel for 12 years, during which he continued the idolatrous practices of his parents, though he did remove the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made (2 Kings 3:2). During his reign, Joram formed an alliance with Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom to fight against Mesha, the king of Moab, who had rebelled against Israel. The campaign is detailed in 2 Kings 3, where the allied forces, after a miraculous provision of water, achieved a temporary victory over Moab. Joram's reign was also marked by the prophetic ministry of Elisha. The prophet performed several miracles during this time, including the healing of Naaman the Syrian and the miraculous provision during the siege of Samaria (2 Kings 5-7). Joram's relationship with Elisha was complex, as he often sought the prophet's counsel but did not fully commit to the worship of Yahweh. Joram's reign ended violently when he was killed by Jehu, who was anointed by Elisha's servant to become the next king of Israel. Jehu's revolt was part of God's judgment against the house of Ahab, as prophesied by Elijah (2 Kings 9:24-26). Jehoram of Judah: Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat, became the king of Judah and reigned for eight years. His account is found in 2 Kings 8:16-24 and 2 Chronicles 21. Unlike his father, Jehoram did not follow the ways of the Lord. He married Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, which led to the introduction of Baal worship in Judah. Jehoram's reign was characterized by significant internal and external troubles. He murdered his brothers to secure his throne, an act that brought divine disfavor. The Edomites and Libnah revolted against his rule, and he faced invasions from the Philistines and Arabians, who carried off his possessions and family (2 Chronicles 21:16-17). The prophet Elijah sent Jehoram a letter, warning him of severe judgment due to his idolatry and the murder of his brothers. As prophesied, Jehoram suffered from a painful and incurable disease, which eventually led to his death (2 Chronicles 21:12-19). His death was met with indifference from his people, and he was not buried in the tombs of the kings. Theological Significance: The accounts of Joram in Israel and Jehoram in Judah serve as cautionary tales about the consequences of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. Both kings illustrate the dangers of political alliances that compromise religious integrity and the inevitable judgment that follows apostasy. Their accounts highlight the importance of covenant faithfulness and the role of prophetic voices in calling leaders back to righteousness. ATS Bible Dictionary Joram or Jehoram1. Son of Ahab king of Israel, succeeded his older brother Ahaziah in the throne, B. C. 896, and reigned twelve years. He discontinued the worship of Baal, but followed the "sin of Jeroboam." During his reign, the Moabites revolted. Joram secured the aid of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and after receiving for his allies' sake a miraculous deliverance from drought, defeated the Moabites with great slaughter. Not long after he was involved in war with Ben-hadad king of Syria, and Hazael his successor; and in this time occurred the miraculous deliverance of Samaria from siege and famine, and also various miracles of Elisha, including the healing of Naaman. Joram was wounded in a battle with Hazael, and met his death, in the suburbs of Ramoth-gilead, by the hand of Jehu his general. His body was thrown into the field of Naboth at Jezreel, and with him perished the race of Ahab, 1Ki 21...18-29; 2Ki 1...17; 3.1; 6.9. 2. The son and successor of Jehoshaphat king of Judah. He reigned with his father, from B. C. 889, four years, and four years alone; in all eight years. Unhappily he was married to Athaliah, daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, whose evil influence did much to render his reign a curse to the land. He slew his own brothers, five in number, and seized their possessions. He also introduced Phoenician idols and their worship into Judah. The divine wrath was shown in leaving him unaided under a successful revolt of the Edomites, and repeated invasions of the Philistines and Arabians. His country, the city, and his own household were ravaged, his body was afflicted with a frightful dysenteric illness, and after death a burial in the royal sepulchres was denied him, 2 Kings 8:16-24 2 Chronicles 21:1-20. Greek 2496. Ioram -- Joram, an Israelite ... Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Ioram Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-ram') Short Definition: Joram, Jehoram Definition: (Hebrew ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2496.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 3088. Yehoram -- "the LORD is exalted," the name of several ...... Jehoram, Joram. From Yhovah and ruwm; Jehovah-raised; Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites -- Jehoram, Joram. Compare Yowram. see HEBREW Yhovah ... /hebrew/3088.htm - 6k Library Jehoram Succeeds Jehoshaphat; How Joram, his Namesake, King of ... 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