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Jehoram of Judah

A king of Judah who married into Ahab's house and did evil.

Role: King of Judah
Lived: c. 882 BC – c. 841 BC
Belonged to: Genealogy of Jesus, Kings of Judah, Tribe of Judah
Tribe/lineage: Judah
Born: Jerusalem

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
BibleA king of Judah who married Ahab's daughter Athaliah, murdered his brothers, and died of a wasting disease.
2 Chronicles 21:4–19
↳ Athaliah

Where in scripture

2 Kings
2 Kings 8:16

Family

JehoshaphatAzariahuJehoram ofJudahAthaliahAhaziah ofJudahJehosheba

Places in their life

Jerusalem
Born · Jerusalem (today Jerusalem)
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