2 Kings 8:16
The Reign of Jehoram of Judah
16 In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah became king.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16
Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16-24
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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.