👑 ROYAL MESSIANIC BLOODLINE (MATTHEW 1 & RUTH 4)

King Jehoram (Joram) of Judah stands in the direct covenant lineage leading to Jesus the Messiah.

King Jehoram (Joram) of Judah

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King Jehoram (Joram) of Judah

King Jehoram (Joram) of Judah (title)Joram (alias)

Son of Jehoshaphat who married Ahab's daughter Athaliah — yet God refused to destroy the house of Judah 'for the sake of David His servant, since He promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever.'

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Historical Era The Divided Kingdom

Featured In Canonical Lineage

Key Passage 2 Kings 8:16–24

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Hebrew: Yehoram — 'Yahweh Is Exalted'

2 Kings 8:16

Preserved by God's covenant promise to keep a lamp burning for David's line forever

2 Kings 8:19

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Though Jehoram walked in the ways of the house of Ahab after marrying Athaliah, the LORD preserved the royal line in Jerusalem because of His unbreakable covenant with David (2 Kings 8:16–19; Matthew 1:8).

How Students Search & Remember King Jehoram (Joram) of Judah:

“joram son of jehoshaphat in matthew 1”“jehoram king of judah”

ESV Scripture Index:

2 Kings 8:16–242 Chronicles 21:1–20Matthew 1:8

King Jehoram (Joram) of Judah is cataloged in the covenant lineage and cross-referenced across Scripture. Explore their family connections in the Connections tab.

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Great-great-grandfather of Uzziah (called 'father of Uzziah' by telescoping in Matthew 1:8)

King Uzziah

2 Kings 8:24, 2 Kings 14:21 • Scripture states

Son of

King Jehoshaphat

1 Kings 22:50, Matthew 1:8 • Scripture states