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2 Kings 8:20

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah,.... Who had been tributary to Judah ever since the times of David, for the space of one hundred and fifty years:

and made a king over…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Edom, which had been reduced by David 2Sa 8:14; 1Ki 11:15-16, but had apparently revolted from Solomon 1Ki 11:14, was again subjected to Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat 2 Kings 3:8-26. The Edomites…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Kings 8:16-24

We have here a brief account of the life and reign of Jehoram (or Joram), one of the worst of the kings of Judah, but the son and successor of Jehoshaphat, one of the best. Note, 1. Parents cannot…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Edom revolted In Solomon's time, Hadad (1Ki 11:14) recovered the kingdom of Edom, which had been overthrown by David (2Sa 8:14). But by the time of Jehoshaphat the Edomites were again subject to Judah…