of his father] After his father Jehoshaphats death; In his fathers life-time, Jehoram carried himself better, both as, Viceroy, and King. slew all his brethren] And see Gods judgements upon his sonnes, ver. 17. and his grand-children chap. XXII. 10, 11. only Jehoahaz or Ahaziah, or Azariah, left of the one; and Joash of the other.