Jehoram
Jehoram in the Bible — King of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat (1KI 22:50). Jehoram belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 15 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “exaltation of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 15 references
- Known Names
- 5 names
- Relationships
- 10 connections
Biography
The son of Jehoshaphat who became king of Judah, Joram walked in the evil ways of the kings of Israel because he married Athaliah, daughter of Ahab. He killed all his brothers to secure his throne, established high places, and led Judah into idolatry. He died of a horrible intestinal disease with no one mourning him.
Significance
Joram's reign illustrates the destructive impact of ungodly marriages and the swift spiritual decline that can occur in a single generation when God's ways are abandoned.
Key Events
Names & Labels (5)
- Hebrew
- יְהוֹרָם
- Transliteration
- yəhoram
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h exalts
- Greek
- Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 1KI 22:50
- Strong's
- H3088
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεύειν Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 1:17
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
- Hebrew
- יוֹרָם
- Transliteration
- yoram
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is exalted
- Greek
- Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 2KI 8:21
- Strong's
- H3141
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ־יוֹרָם
- Transliteration
- melek yoram
- Meaning
- king Joram
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 2KI 11:2
- Strong's
- H4428, H3141
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ יְהוֹרָם
- Transliteration
- malakh yəhoram
- Meaning
- king Jehoram
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 2CH 22:11
- Strong's
- H4428, H3088
Notes
Married to Ahab's daughter and did evil in the sight of the LORD (2KI 8:18)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jehoram in the Bible?
Jehoram is described in the Bible as King of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat (1KI 22:50). Jehoram belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Jehoram mean?
The name Jehoram means “exaltation of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.