Jehoram

Technical Profile

• Name Meaning: Hebrew Yehōrām (“Yahweh is exalted”), a theophoric name invoking Israel’s God.
• Period/Era: Divided Kingdom
• Main References: 2 Kings 8:16–24; 2 Chronicles 21:1–20
• Key Connections: Son of Jehoshaphat; married Athaliah (daughter of Ahab); part of the Davidic royal line in Judah.

Who was Jehoram?

Jehoram was king of Judah and succeeded his father Jehoshaphat in Jerusalem.
His reign is portrayed as aligning Judah’s court with the religious and political influence of the northern kingdom.
The narratives emphasize covenant accountability for a Davidic king amid regional instability.

Key Events & Achievements

• Event 1: Eliminated his brothers after taking the throne, consolidating royal power (2 Chronicles 21:4).
• Event 2: Faced Edom’s revolt against Judah’s rule during his reign (2 Kings 8:20–22).
• Event 3: Received a written warning associated with Elijah, framing his rule in prophetic critique (2 Chronicles 21:12–15).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Jehoram’s reign illustrates how royal decisions could shape Judah’s covenant faithfulness and political stability during the Divided Kingdom.

Key Verse

"Además hubo en los montes de Judá lugares altos, e hizo a los moradores de Jerusalén prostituirse, e hizo errar a Judá." — 2 Crónicas 21:11, RVR1960