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1 Kings 22:47

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The country of Edom had no king at the time, so a lower official ruled the land.

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and he told her: “Your two sons will become two separate nations. The younger of the two will be stronger, and the elder son will be his servant.”

You will live by the power of your sword and be your brother's slave. But when you decide to be free, you will break loose.”

David left soldiers all through Edom, and the people of Edom had to accept him as their ruler. Wherever David went, the LORD helped him.

He forced the prostitutes at the shrines to leave the country, and he got rid of the idols his ancestors had made.

So Joram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom led their troops out. But seven days later, there was no drinking water left for them or their animals.

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