For the Chronicler, Joram’s reign is regarded as one of the darkest periods in Judah’s history. This era ends with Queen Athaliah’s regency as Joash takes power after a revolt. Joram was an ineffective king. His reign started with widespread fratricide (4) and ended with outright idolatry (11-15). His death is shown as divine punishment: premature, painful, and without a funeral or royal burial (18-20). The mention of the prophet Elijah is anachronistic.