Jeroham
Jeroham was the father of Azariah, one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada in overthrowing Athaliah and installing Joash as king.
The name Jeroham means “high; merciful; beloved”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 23:1; only referred to as Jeroham (יְרֹחָם); father of Azariah.
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Alternative names
- יְרֹחָםJeroham
Mentions
- Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.