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2 Kings 8:20
20In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah, and set up a king over themselves.
2 Kings 8:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
- New International Version (NIV)In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.
- English Standard Version (ESV)In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.
- New King James Version (NKJV)In his days Edom revolted against Judah’s authority, and made a king over themselves.
Context of 2 Kings 8:20
18He walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done, for [Athaliah] the daughter of Ahab became his wife. He did evil in the sight of the Lord. 19Yet for the sake of His servant David the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, since He had promised to give him a lamp (enthroned descendant) through his sons always. In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah, and set up a king over themselves. 21So Jehoram [king of Judah] went over to Zair [in Edom] with all his chariots. He set out by night and struck down the Edomites who had surrounded him and the captains of his chariots; but the people [of his army] fled to their tents. 22So Edom revolted against Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
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בְּיָמָיו֙ פָּשַׁ֣ע אֱד֔וֹם מִתַּ֖חַת יַד־יְהוּדָ֑ה וַיַּמְלִ֥כוּ עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם מֶֽלֶךְ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Kings 8:20
- 2 Kings 8:22So Edom revolted against Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
- 2 Kings 3:9So the king of Israel went with the king of Judah and the king of Edom. They made a circuit of seven days’ journey, but there was no water for the army or for the cattle that followed them.
- Genesis 27:40But you shall live by your sword, And serve your brother; However it shall come to pass when you break loose [from your anger and hatred], That you will tear his yoke off your neck [and you will be free of him].”
- 2 Chronicles 21:8In the days of Jehoram Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and set up a king over themselves.
- 2 Samuel 8:14He put garrisons in Edom; in all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped him wherever he went.
- 1 Kings 22:47Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy (governor) was [serving as] king.
Commentaries on 2 Kings 8:20
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Edom, which had been reduced by David 2 Samuel 8:14; 1 Kings 11:15-16, but had apparently revolted from Solomon 1 Kings 11:14, was again subjected to Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat Genesis 27:40, remaining from henceforth a separate and independent people (Jeremiah 25:21; Jeremiah 27:3; Amos 1:11, etc.). Kings of Edom, who seem to be independent monarchs, are often mentioned in the Assyrian inscriptions.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-24Verses 16-24 A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did ill to marry him to the daughter of Ahab; no good could come of union with an idolatrous family.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Kings 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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