20 In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 8:20

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

20 In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.

The Message

20 During Jehoram's reign, Edom revolted against Judah's rule and set up their own king.

New King James Version

20 In his days Edom revolted against Judah's authority, and made a king over themselves.

New Living Translation

20 During Jehoram's reign, the Edomites revolted against Judah and crowned their own king.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20

Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16-24

(Read 2 Kings 8:16-24)

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did ill to marry him to the daughter of Ahab; no good could come of union with an idolatrous family.