During his reign a raid by Philistines, Arabs and Ethiopians looted the king's house, and carried off all of his family except for his youngest son Jehoahaz. (2 Chronicles 21:16–17) During this time the king received a letter of warning from Elijah. After this, Jehoram suffered a painful inflammation of the abdomen, and he died two years later.[1] (2 Chronicles 21:18–19)