# General Information:

Jehoram, son of Jehoshaphat, became the king of Judah.

# In the fifth year of Joram son of Ahab, king of Israel

"In the fifth year that Jorman son of Ahab was king of Israel" or "In year five of the reign of Joram son of Ahab, king of Israel". This describes the time that Jehoram began to reign over Judah by stating how long Joram had been king of Israel.