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2 Kings 8:18-20
International Standard Version
2 Kings 8:18-20
International Standard Version
18 He lived his life like the kings of Israel did, following the example of Ahab’s household when he married Ahab’s daughter and practiced what was evil in the Lord’s presence.[a] 19 But the Lord remained unwilling to destroy Judah for the sake of his servant David, since he had promised to keep[b] David’s lamp burning brightly through his descendants every day.
20 During Jehoram’s lifetime, Edom rebelled from Judah’s hegemony and appointed a king to rule over themselves.
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- 2 Kings 8:18 Lit. sight
- 2 Kings 8:19 Lit. give
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