Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
Now Jehoram, who was Ahab's son, became king of Israel in Samaria during the eighteenth year that Jehoshaphat was king of Judah, and he ruled for twelve years.
This verse introduces Jehoram as the new king of Israel, marking the beginning of his twelve-year reign that started during Jehoshaphat's eighteenth year as king of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the transition of power in the northern kingdom of Israel around 852 BC, when Jehoram succeeded his brother Ahaziah (who had died after a fall). At this time, the kingdom of Israel was divided into two parts - Israel in the north (ruled from Samaria) and Judah in the south, and the Bible often dates events by referencing the reigns of kings from both kingdoms.
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