Rebellion During Jehoram’s Reign in Judah: Causes and Consequences Keywords: Jehoram reign, Judah king, rebellion in Judah, Edom revolt, Israel-Judah conflict, King Jehoram, consequences of rebellion, biblical history, 2 Kings 8, 2 Chronicles 21, Edom independence Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat, became king of Judah around 849 BCE. His reign…
Why Did King Jehoram Blame Elisha for the Disaster, and How Did Elisha Respond? The dramatic account of King Jehoram’s confrontation with the prophet Elisha is recorded in the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 6:24–33. This story unfolds during a time of intense crisis, when the city of Samaria was…
The Shocking Desperation in Samaria During the Famine The Bible records one of the most disturbing moments of desperation during the siege of Samaria in 2 Kings 6:24–33. This event occurred during a military campaign led by Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, against Israel. His army surrounded the capital city of…