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King of Israel (alternate form of Jehoram), son of Ahab, killed by Jehu at the outset of his purge as the first fulfillment of Elijah's prophecy against the house of Ahab
open_in_newSon of Ahab and king of Israel, Joram reigned during a turbulent period marked by wars with Moab and Aram. He was killed by the military commander Jehu, fulfilling Elijah's prophecy of judgment against the house of Ahab. His story is told in 1 and 2 Kings.