2 Chronicles 22:5

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He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead: and the Syrians wounded Joram.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Jerusalem was Judah’s capital, from which Ahaziah ruled; Samaria was Israel’s capital, ruled by Joram. Ramoth-gilead, east of the Jordan in Gilead, was contested with Syria; Ahaziah joined Joram there, and Joram was later wounded and recovered at Jezreel near Ramah.

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2 Chronicles 22:5 mentions Jerusalem, Jezreel, Ramah, Ramoth-gilead, Samaria and Syria.

Photo of Jerusalem — Jerusalem · Godot13

Photo of Syria — Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher