Jeroham יְרֹחָם
Father of Azariah, who supported Jehoiada's coup.
Who is Jeroham in the Bible?
Jeroham was the father of Azariah, a military commander in Judah who played a crucial role in restoring the rightful king to the throne. According to 2 Chronicles 23:1, Azariah son of Jeroham was among the commanders who supported the priest Jehoiada in orchestrating a coup to overthrow Queen Athaliah and install the young king Joash. Athaliah had unlawfully seized power and attempted to eliminate the royal line after her son King Ahaziah's death, but Joash had been secretly preserved by Jehoiada. Jeroham's significance lies in his son's role as one of the key military figures who risked their positions to preserve the Davidic dynasty and restore legitimate rule to Judah.
Biography
Jeroham is mentioned in 2 Chronicles as the father of Azariah, one of the commanders who supported the priest Jehoiada in overthrowing Queen Athaliah and installing Joash as the rightful king of Judah. Athaliah had seized power after the death of her son, King Ahaziah, and had ordered the execution of the royal family. However, Joash, the youngest son of Ahaziah, was rescued and hidden by Jehoiada. When Joash was seven years old, Jehoiada gathered support from the commanders, including Azariah son of Jeroham, to overthrow Athaliah and restore the Davidic line to the throne. This event highlights the importance of loyalty to the Davidic dynasty and the role of key individuals in preserving the lineage of David.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 23:1
"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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֹחָם |