You will have to fight to live. And you will be a slave to your brother. But you will fight to be free. You will break away from his control.”
2 Chronicles 21:8 - Easy To Read Version In Jehoram’s time, Edom broke away from under Judah’s authority. The people of Edom chose 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 have to fight to live. And you will be a slave to your brother. But you will fight to be free. You will break away from his control.”
During this time, the land of Edom had no king. The land was ruled by a governor. The governor was chosen by the king of Judah.
So the king of Israel went with the king of Judah and the king of Edom. They traveled around for seven days. There was not enough water for the army or for their animals.
Since that time and until now the country of Edom has been rebellious against Judah. The people from the town of Libnah also turned against Jehoram. This happened because Jehoram left the Lord God. He is the God Jehoram’s ancestors {\cf2\super [246]} followed.
So Jehoram went to Edom with all his commanders and chariots. {\cf2\super [244]} The Edomite army surrounded Jehoram and his chariot {\cf2\super [245]} commanders. But Jehoram fought his way out at night.