2 Chronicles 21:8
New International Version
In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.

New Living Translation
During Jehoram’s reign, the Edomites revolted against Judah and crowned their own king.

English Standard Version
In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.

Berean Standard Bible
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.

King James Bible
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.

New King James Version
In his days Edom revolted against Judah’s authority, and made a king over themselves.

New American Standard Bible
In his days Edom broke away from the rule of Judah, and appointed a king over themselves.

NASB 1995
In his days Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and set up a king over themselves.

NASB 1977
In his days Edom revolted against the rule of Judah, and set up a king over themselves.

Legacy Standard Bible
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah and made a king over themselves.

Amplified Bible
In the days of Jehoram Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and set up a king over themselves.

Christian Standard Bible
During Jehoram’s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah’s control and appointed their own king.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
During Jehoram’s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah’s domination and appointed their own king.

American Standard Version
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

Contemporary English Version
While Jehoram was king, the people of Edom rebelled and chose their own king.

English Revised Version
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
During Jehoram's time Edom rebelled against Judah and chose its own king.

Good News Translation
During Jehoram's reign Edom revolted against Judah and became an independent kingdom.

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, Edom revolted against Judah's rule and set up their own king to rule them during Jehoram's reign.

Majority Standard Bible
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.

NET Bible
During Jehoram's reign Edom freed themselves from Judah's control and set up their own king.

New Heart English Bible
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

Webster's Bible Translation
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.

World English Bible
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In his days Edom has revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they cause a king to reign over them;

Young's Literal Translation
In his days hath Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and cause a king to reign over them;

Smith's Literal Translation
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they will cause a king to reign over them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In those days Edom revolted, from being subject to Juda, and made themselves a king.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In those days, Edom rebelled, so as not to be subject to Judah, and they appointed for themselves a king.

New American Bible
During his time Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and installed its own king.

New Revised Standard Version
In his days Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In his days the Edomites rebelled from under the hand of Yehuda, and they appointed a King over them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In those days Edom revolted from Juda, and they made a king over themselves.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Edom and Libnah Revolt
8In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. 9So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night.…

Cross References
2 Kings 8:20-22
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.

Genesis 27:40
You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”

1 Kings 11:14
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.

1 Kings 22:47
And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.

2 Samuel 8:14
He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

2 Kings 3:9
So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals.

2 Kings 16:6
At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day.

Isaiah 34:5-6
When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

Obadiah 1:1
This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”—

Jeremiah 49:7-22
Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ...

Ezekiel 25:12-14
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’

Amos 1:11-12
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”

Psalm 137:7
Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!”

Lamentations 4:21-22
So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. / O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.

Matthew 2:1-12
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...


Treasury of Scripture

In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.

A.

Genesis 27:40
And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.

2 Kings 8:20-22
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves…

dominion [heb] hand

1 Kings 22:47
There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.

2 Kings 3:9
So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the cattle that followed them.

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2 Chronicles 21
1. Jehoram, succeeding Jehoshaphat, slays his brothers
5. His wicked reign
8. Edom and Libnah revolt
12. The prophecy of Elijah against him in writing
16. Philistines and Arabians oppress him
18. His incurable disease, infamous death, and burial














In the days of Jehoram
This phrase sets the historical context for the events described. Jehoram was the son of Jehoshaphat and became king of Judah. His reign is marked by a departure from the ways of his father, who was known for his faithfulness to God. Jehoram's rule is characterized by idolatry and alliances with the house of Ahab, which led to spiritual and political decline. The phrase reminds us of the importance of godly leadership and the consequences of turning away from God's commandments.

Edom rebelled
The rebellion of Edom signifies a significant political shift. Historically, Edom had been under the control of Judah since the time of King David. The Hebrew root for "rebelled" (פָּשַׁע, pasha) implies a breaking away or revolt. This rebellion is a direct consequence of Jehoram's unfaithfulness, illustrating how spiritual decline can lead to the loss of political power and influence. It serves as a warning that disobedience to God can result in the unraveling of established order and authority.

against the hand of Judah
The "hand of Judah" symbolizes the dominion and control that Judah, under previous godly leadership, had exercised over Edom. The hand is often used in Scripture to denote power and authority. This phrase highlights the weakening of Judah's power due to Jehoram's failure to follow God's ways. It is a reminder that true strength and authority come from adherence to God's will and that turning away from Him can lead to the erosion of influence and control.

and appointed their own king
This action by Edom represents a complete severance from Judah's rule. By appointing their own king, Edom asserts its independence and self-governance. This move is significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where vassal states were expected to remain loyal to their suzerain. The appointment of a king signifies a new era for Edom, free from Judah's oversight. Spiritually, it reflects the consequences of a leader's failure to uphold God's covenant, leading to fragmentation and division. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of faithfulness and the potential for loss when God's people stray from His path.

(8) In his days the Edomites revolted.--2Kings 8:20. See also 1Kings 22:47, from which it appears that under Jehoshaphat "a deputy," or viceroy, ruled in Edom. (Comp. 2Chronicles 20:35, Note.)

Verse 8. - In his days the Edomites revolted... made themselves a king. The expression, "in his days," scarcely fails intending to accentuate the mournful change now as compared with the state of things depicted in our ch. 17:5-11.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the days of Jehoram,
בְּיָמָיו֙ (bə·yā·māw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

Edom
אֱד֔וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment

rebelled
פָּשַׁ֣ע (pā·ša‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel

against
מִתַּ֖חַת (mit·ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition-m
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

the hand
יַד־ (yaḏ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and appointed
וַיַּמְלִ֥יכוּ (way·yam·lî·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

their own
עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (‘ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

king.
מֶֽלֶךְ׃ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king


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