translation_id: net-engnet

label: NET study note

text: Jehoram and Joram are alternate spellings of the Israelite king’s name (also in vv. 6-7 ). The shorter form is used in these verse to avoid confusion with King Jehoram of Judah, father of Azariah.


text: Jehoshabeath is a variant spelling of the name Jehosheba ( 2 Kgs 11:2 ).