6
He followed in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the family of Ahab had done, because he married Ahab's daughter. Jehoram did what the Lord said was wrong.
7
But the Lord would not destroy David's family because of the agreement he had made with David. He had promised that one of David's descendants would always rule.
8
In Jehoram's time, Edom broke away from Judah's rule and chose their own king.
9
So Jehoram went to Edom with all his commanders and chariots. The Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, but Jehoram got up and attacked the Edomites at night.
10
From then until now the country of Edom has fought against the rule of Judah. At the same time the people of Libnah also broke away from Jehoram because Jehoram left the Lord, the God of his ancestors.