Jehoram

Jehoram married a daughter of Ahab and followed the ways of the northern royal house. After becoming established, he killed his brothers and other leaders. Edom and Libnah revolted from Judah. Chronicles says he led Judah into unfaithfulness and received a written warning from Elijah announcing judgment. Philistines and Arabs invaded, carrying away possessions and members of his household. Jehoram then suffered a severe intestinal disease and died after eight years, without the honor accorded better kings.