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17 He was (A)thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 18 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done, for (B)the daughter of Ahab became his wife; and he did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh. 19 However, Yahweh was not willing to make Judah a ruin, for the sake of David His servant, (C)since He had [a]promised him to give a [b]lamp to him through his sons always.

20 In his days (D)Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah and made a king over themselves. 21 Then Joram crossed over to Zair, and all his chariots with him. And he arose by night and struck the Edomites who were surrounding him and the commanders of the chariots; (E)but [c]his army fled to their tents. 22 (F)So Edom revolted [d]against Judah to this day. Then (G)Libnah revolted at the same time.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 8:19 Lit said
  2. 2 Kings 8:19 Descendant on the throne
  3. 2 Kings 8:21 Lit the people
  4. 2 Kings 8:22 Lit from under the hand of