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Joram
Son of Ahab; king of Israel; not Jehoram of Judah
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Joram — Son of Ahab; king of Israel; not Jehoram of Judah
Parents
- Ahab father 2 Kings 3:12 Kings 9:24
2 Kings 1:17 says Jehoram reigned because Ahaziah had no son; 2 Kings 3:1 calls him "son of Ahab".
- Jezebel mother Interpretive 2 Kings 9:22
Jehu speaks to Joram of "your mother Jezebel".
Brothers and sisters
- Ahaziah brother 2 Kings 1:172 Kings 3:1
- Athaliah sister through their parent Ahab
Ancestors
Tribe, clan and house
- Royal house: House of Omri Member 2 Kings 3:1
Office and succession (not family)
- Ahaziah preceded in office — King of Israel (northern kingdom) 2 Kings 1:17
- Jehu followed in office — King of Israel (northern kingdom) 2 Kings 9:242 Kings 10:36
Jehu killed Joram and destroyed Ahab's house.
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