Jehoram Reigns in Judah

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It was when Yoram the son of Ach'av king of Isra'el was in the fifth year of his reign that Y'horam the son of Y'hoshafat began his rule over Y'hudah.

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He was thirty-two years old when he began to rule, and he ruled eight years in Yerushalayim.

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He lived after the example of the kings of Isra'el, as did the house of Ach'av; because he had married Ach'av's daughter; he did what was evil from ADONAI's perspective.

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However, ADONAI was unwilling to destroy Y'hudah, because of his servant David; inasmuch as he had promised to give him and his children a lamp that would burn forever.

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During his time Edom revolted against Y'hudah and set up its own king.

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In response, Yoram crossed to Tza'ir with all his chariots. At night he and his chariot commanders set out and attacked Edom who had surrounded him; then the people fled to their tents.

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Nevertheless, since that day Edom has remained free of Y'hudah's domination. Livnah revolted at the same time.

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Other activities of Yoram and all his accomplishments are recorded in the Annals of the Kings of Y'hudah.

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Yoram slept with his ancestors and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, and Achazyah his son took his place as king.

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