This passage is parenthetical, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1 Kings 22:50.

The opening words of [Reference …

The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)

And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel ,
&c.] Who began his reign in the eighteenth year of J…

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did wrong to marry him to th…