Jehoram of Judah

Joram (Hebrew יורם ) was king of Judah; his reign is at 849 - dated 841 BC - 842 BC ( Albright ) or 848.

Joram was the oldest son and successor of Jehoshaphat, who had already made ​​him co-regent during his lifetime. Joram is said to have killed his younger brothers Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael and Schepatja with the sword. He married Athaliah, who came from the Israelite royal house of Omrides. Despite an alliance with Israel Jehoram 's reign was threatened by attacks of neighbors. The Edomites revolted against him and Joram had to recognize their independence. The city of Libnah rebelled, the information in 2 Chronicles 21, 10 According to, because Joram had turned against the faith of YHWH. Elijah had prophesied the king thereupon pests and diseases. A little later, the Philistines and Arabs were then invaded Judah to loot the Royal Palace. Joram was then, as prophesied of Elijah, died from severe pains of an illness. Joram was the father of Ahaziah, who succeeded him, and of Jehoshabeath that saved his grandson Joash.