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Political alliances formed through marriage often carry deep cultural and religious consequences, a reality that strongly affected the kingdom of Judah. Following a marriage pact forged between Jehoshaphat and Ahab, Jehoram abandoned the righteous path set by his father and grandfather [שטיינזלץ].

The root of his destructive behavior lay in his choice of a wife. By marrying Ahab's daughter, who was likely the daughter of Jezebel as well, Jehoram brought a descendant of foreign royalty into his inner circle. Shaped by her foreign background, her actions broke away entirely from the traditions of Israel. She actively guided and influenced her husband, ultimately leading him to do evil in the eyes of God. It was this intense connection to the house of Ahab that caused Jehoram to adopt the practices of the kings of Israel [שטיינזלץ].