The reign of Joram
Now in the fifth year of J[eh]oram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being then the king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah became..., spanning 12 years associated with Jehoram.
Description
Now in the fifth year of J[eh]oram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat being then the king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah became king. (2KI 8:16)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Jehoram
- Start
- ~895 BC(3109 AH)
- End
- ~883 BC(3121 AH)
- Duration
- 12 years
- End Reference
- 2KI 8:17
Notes
"In the eleventh year." That is to say, after the eleventh year, for he became king in the twelfth year, as we read above: (2KI 8:25): "In the twelfth year of King Joram..." For his father Joram became king in the fifth year of Joram son of Ahab, and he reigned for eight incomplete years, ending in the twelfth year of Joram son of Ahab, when Ahaziah became king. (Mezudat David) Shulman, p122
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Joram occur in Bible history?
The reign of Joram occurred approximately ~895 BC to ~883 BC. This is 3109–3121 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 12 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.