2 Chronicles 21:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

In his days Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

In Jehoram's days, the Edomites revolted from the rule of Judah and set up for themselves a king.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

During Jehoram’s rule, Edom rebelled against Judah’s power and appointed its own 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

In those days Edom revolted, from being subject to Juda, and made themselves a king.

2 Chronicles 21:8 Cross References

Genesis 27:40

By your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your brother, but when you break loose, you shall break his yoke from your neck.”

1 Kings 22:47

There was no king in Edom; a deputy was king.

2 Kings 3:9

So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and when they had made a roundabout march of seven days, there was no water for the army or for the animals that were with them.

2 Chronicles 21:10

So Edom has been in revolt against the rule of Judah to this day. At that time Libnah also revolted against his rule because he had forsaken the Lord, the God of his ancestors.

2 Chronicles 21:9

Then Jehoram crossed over with his commanders and all his chariots. He set out by night and attacked the Edomites, who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.

2 Chronicles 28:17

For the Edomites had again invaded and defeated Judah and carried away captives.