7
But despite that, because of his covenant with David, God was not yet ready to destroy the descendants of David; he had, after all, promised to keep a light burning for David and his sons.
5
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king and ruled in Jerusalem for eight years.
6
He imitated Israel's kings and married into the Ahab dynasty. God considered him an evil man.
7
But despite that, because of his covenant with David, God was not yet ready to destroy the descendants of David; he had, after all, promised to keep a light burning for David and his sons.
8
During Jehoram's reign, Edom revolted from Judah's rule and set up their own king.
9
Jehoram responded by setting out with his officers and chariots. Edom surrounded him, but in the middle of the night he and his charioteers broke through the lines and hit Edom hard.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.