2 Kings 8:20

20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

2 Kings 8:20 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 8:20

In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah
Who had been tributary to Judah ever since the times of David, for the space of one hundred and fifty years:

and made a king over themselves;
for though they are said to have kings, those were only deputy kings, as in ( 1 Kings 22:47 ) and now the prediction of Isaac began to be accomplished, ( Genesis 27:40 ) .

2 Kings 8:20 In-Context

18 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife; and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.

19 Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David His servant's sake, as He promised him to give him always a light, and to his children.

20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

21 So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him. And he rose by night and smote the Edomites who compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots; and the people fled into their tents.

22 Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.