2 Chronicles 21:7-8

7 Yet the LORD was not willing to destroy the house of David because of the covenant which He had made with David, ¹and since He had promised to give a lamp to him and his sons forever *.

Revolt against Judah

8 In his days ²Edom revolted against * * the rule of Judah and set up a king over themselves.

2 Chronicles 21:7-8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 21

This chapter relates Jehoram's succession to the throne of Judah, and the murders and idolatries committed by him, 2Ch 21:1-7, the revolt of the Edomites from him, and some of his own people, 2Ch 21:8-11, a writing of Elijah to him, threatening a great plague to him and his family, 2Ch 21:12-15, the raising up of several enemies against him, 2Ch 21:16,17, his sickness, death, and burial, 2Ch 21:18-20.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 7:12-17; 1 Kings 11:13, 36
• 2. 2 Chronicles 20:22, 23; 2 Chronicles 21:10

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "from under the hand of"