The reign of Jehoram
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. (2KI 3:1), spanning 11 years associated with Jehoram.
Description
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. (2KI 3:1)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Jehoram
- Start
- ~894 BC(3110 AH)
- End
- ~883 BC(3121 AH)
- Duration
- 11 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 3:1
- End Reference
- 2KI 3:1
Notes
START:*HYPOTHESIS: Israel's "all calendar years" approach means that Scipture records one year more than the "total duration" used in this dataset. See dataset notes for more information. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p71] END:*HYPOTHESIS: Israel's "all calendar years" approach means that Scipture records one year more than the "total duration" used in this dataset. See dataset notes for more information. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p72]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Jehoram occur in Bible history?
The reign of Jehoram occurred approximately ~894 BC to ~883 BC. This is 3110–3121 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 11 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.