The Reign of Jehoram of Judah

16 And in the fifth year of Joram son of Ahab king of Israel—and Jehoshaphat 'is' king of Judah—hath Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah reigned;

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16

Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16-24

(Read 2 Kings 8:16-24)

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did ill to marry him to the daughter of Ahab; no good could come of union with an idolatrous family.