You will live by your sword, and you will serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will break his yoke from your neck.
2 Chronicles 21:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised During Jehoram’s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah’s control and appointed their own king. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
You will live by your sword, and you will serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will break his yoke from your neck.
So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out. After they had travelled their indirect route for seven days, they had no water for the army or the animals with them.
And now Edom is still in rebellion against Judah’s control today. Libnah also rebelled at that time against his control because he had abandoned the Lord, the God of his ancestors.
So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his commanders and all his chariots. Then at night he set out to attack the Edomites who had surrounded him and the chariot commanders.