4
But when Jehoram had taken over his father's kingdom and had secured his position, he killed all his brothers along with some of the government officials.
5
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king and ruled in Jerusalem for eight years.
6
He imitated Israel's kings and married into the Ahab dynasty. God considered him an evil man.
7
But despite that, because of his covenant with David, God was not yet ready to destroy the descendants of David; he had, after all, promised to keep a light burning for David and his sons.
8
During Jehoram's reign, Edom revolted from Judah's rule and set up their own king.
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