Jehoram(2)
Jehoram in the Bible — King of Israel (2KI 1:17) and son of Ahab (2KI 3:1). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “exaltation of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 5 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
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
- 2KI 1:17
- Strong's
- H3088
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλεῖ Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2KI 3:4
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ יְהוֹרָם
- Transliteration
- melek yəhoram
- Meaning
- king Jehoram
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 2KI 3:6
- Strong's
- H4428, H3088
- Hebrew
- יוֹרָם
- Transliteration
- yoram
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is exalted
- Greek
- Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 2KI 8:16
- Strong's
- H3141
- Hebrew
- יוֹרָם הַמֶּלֶךְ
- Transliteration
- yoram hamelekh
- Meaning
- Joram the king
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ιωραμ
- Reference
- 2KI 8:29
- Strong's
- H3141, H4428
Family & Relationships (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jehoram in the Bible?
Jehoram is described in the Bible as King of Israel (2KI 1:17) and son of Ahab (2KI 3:1).
What does the name Jehoram mean?
The name Jehoram means “exaltation of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.