Lux Domini
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.

What does 2 Kings 3:1 mean?

Jehoram took warning by God's judgment, and put away the image of Baal, yet he maintained the worship of the calves.

Key themes

LoveHopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness

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Keep this verse inside 2 Kings 3:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Ahab Person

Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.

Jehoram Person

Jehovah-exalted. (1. ) Son of Toi, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate David on the occasion of his victory over Hadadezer ( 2 Sam. 8:10 ). (2. ) A Levite of the family of Gershom ( 1 Chr. 26:25 ).

Jehoshaphat Person

Jehovah-judged. (1. ) One of David’s body-guard ( 1 Chr. 11:43 ). (2. ) One of the priests who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem ( 1 Chr. 15:24 ).

Samaria Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.