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King Joram of Israel: Son of King Ahab and Jezebel, brother and successor of King Ahaziah. Reigned from 718-705 BCE. He joined forces with King Jehoshaphat of Judah and the vassal king of Edom to fight King Mesha of Moab and was miraculously successful. During his reign, the Israelites suffered a seven-year drought, during which the Aramites constantly attacked Israel. While Joram was recovering from injuries he sustained in battle against Aram, his general Jehu revolted, killing the king together with rest of Ahab’s descendants, as Elijah and Elisha had prophesied.
Joram succeeded Ahaziah. He partly abolished Baal-worship but kept Jeroboam's calves. He allied with Judah and Edom to fight Moab. Elisha miraculously provided water. Moab was defeated.
During Joram's reign, Syria besieged Samaria. Elisha prophesied cheap food, and G-d made the Syrians flee. Lepers found the camp empty. Later, Hazael wounded Joram.
Jonah anointed Jehu king of Israel to exterminate Ahab's house. Jehu killed King Joram and King Ahaziah. Jezebel was thrown down and eaten by dogs.
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