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2 Chronicles 21:8

6 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD.

7 Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever.

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

9 Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots.

10 So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.

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BSB
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.
KJV
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
WEB
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
ASV
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
DARBY
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they set a king over themselves.
BLB
In his days Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah, and they caused a king to reign over themselves.
ÅB
I hans dager falt Edom fra Juda og tok seg en konge.
OTB
I hans dager gjorde Edom opprør mot Judas myndighet, og satte en konge over seg selv.
B1930
I hans dager falt Edom fra Juda og tok sig en konge.

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Cross references

  • 2 Chronicles 21:10

    So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.

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  • 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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  • 1 Kings 22:47

    There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.

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  • 2 Kings 8:20–22

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

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  • 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.

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  • 2 Chronicles 20:22–23

    And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

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