2 Kings 8:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Genesis 27:40

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.”

2 Samuel 8:14

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.

1 Kings 22:47

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

1 Kings 22:48

Jehoshaphat had seagoing ships built to sail to Ophir for gold. But they were wrecked at Ezion-Geber and never sailed.

2 Kings 14:7

While Amaziah was king, he killed ten thousand Edomite soldiers in Salt Valley. He captured the town of Sela and renamed it Joktheel, which is still its name.

2 Kings 3:26

King Mesha of Moab saw that he was about to be defeated. So he took along seven hundred soldiers with swords and tried to break through the front line where the Edomite troops were positioned. But he failed.

2 Kings 3:27

He then grabbed his eldest son who was to be the next king and sacrificed him as an offering on the city wall. The Israelite troops were so horrified that they left the city and went back home.

2 Kings 3:9

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.

2 Kings 8:22

Judah was never able to regain control of Edom. Even the town of Libnah rebelled at that time.