# Jehoram, Joram

## Facts:

“Jehoram” was the name of two kings in the Old Testament. Both kings were also known as “Joram.”

* One King Jehoram ruled over the kingdom of Judah for eight years. He was the son of King Jehoshaphat. This is the king that is most commonly known as Jehoram.
* The other King Jehoram ruled over the kingdom of Israel for twelve years. He was the son of King Ahab.
* King Jehoram of Judah reigned during the time that the prophets Jeremiah, Daniel, Obadiah, and Ezekiel were prophesying in the kingdom of Judah.
* The King Jehoram also reigned during some of the time that his father King Jehoshaphat was reigning over Judah.
* Some translations may choose to consistently use the name “Jehoram” when this king of Israel is mentioned and the name “Joram” for the king of Judah.
* Another way to clearly identify each one would be to include the name of his father.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Ahab](../names/ahab.md), [Jehoshaphat](../names/jehoshaphat.md), [Joram](../names/joram.md), [Judah](../names/judah.md), [kingdom of Israel](../names/kingdomofisrael.md), [Obadiah](../names/obadiah.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Kings 22:48-50](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/22/48)
* [2 Chronicles 21:3](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/21/03)
* [2 Kings 11:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/11/01)
* [2 Kings 12:18](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/12/18)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3088, H3141, G24960
