2 Kings 8:20

Edom and Libnah Rebel · 2 Kings 8:20–24
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Translations

Modern
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.
Traditional
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Literal
In his days Edom revolted against the hand of Judah, and they appointed a king over themselves.
Latin
In diebus ejus recessit Edom ne esset sub Juda, et constituit sibi regem.

Original

Hebrew
English
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha Esau The Land The Sovereignty of God

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 21:8–11

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Ahab (King) Baal (Idol) Edom, Edomites Elath Esau Ezion-Geber Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Edomites: Revolt in the Days of Joram Jehoram: King of Judah: Edom Revolts From Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoram or Joram Prophecies Concerning Israel: Edom Revolts Prophecies Concerning Israel: Jehoram, Also Called Joram, Reigns in Place of his Father, Jehoshaphat The Edomites: Revolted from Joram, King of Judah