2 Chronicles 21:8
2 Chronicles 21:8 in Multiple Translations
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.
¶ In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
In his time Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for themselves.
During Jehoram's reign, Edom rebelled against Judah's rule and chose their own king.
In his dayes Edom rebelled from vnder the hand of Iudah, and made a King ouer them.
In his days hath Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and cause a king to reign over them;
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
In those days Edom revolted, from being subject to Juda, and made themselves a king.
While Jehoram was ruling, the people of the Edom region rebelled against the king of Judah and appointed their own king.
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2 Chronicles 21:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/יָמָי/ו֙
פָּשַׁ֣ע
אֱד֔וֹם
מִ/תַּ֖חַת
יַד
יְהוּדָ֑ה
וַ/יַּמְלִ֥יכוּ
עֲלֵי/הֶ֖ם
מֶֽלֶךְ
בְּ/יָמָי/ו֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-mp | Suff
פָּשַׁ֣ע
pâshaʻ
H6586
to transgress
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
מִ/תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Prep
יַד
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וַ/יַּמְלִ֥יכוּ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
עֲלֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 21:8
בְּ/יָמָי/ו֙
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
פָּשַׁ֣ע
pâshaʻ
H6586
"to transgress"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To transgress means to break away from authority, like rebelling or revolting against God or others, as seen in Psalm 51:1. It involves intentional disobedience. This concept is key in understanding sin and guilt.
Definition: 1) to rebel, transgress, revolt 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rebel, revolt 1a2) to transgress 1b) (Niphal) to be rebelled against
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: offend, rebel, revolt, transgress(-ion, -or). See also: 1 Kings 8:50; Isaiah 46:8; Psalms 37:38.
אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
מִ/תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
יַד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וַ/יַּמְלִ֥יכוּ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 21:8
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- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 21:8
Context — Edom and Libnah Rebel
6And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD.
7Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.
8In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.
9So Jehoram crossed into Edom with his officers and all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. 10So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 21:10 | So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his rule at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 20:22–23 | The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had made an end to the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. |
| 3 | Genesis 27:40 | You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.” |
| 4 | 2 Kings 3:9 | So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 22:47 | And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 8:20–22 | In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. |
2 Chronicles 21:8 Summary
This verse tells us that during the time of King Jehoram, the people of Edom decided to rebel against the kingdom of Judah and chose their own king. This happened because Jehoram had turned away from God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 21:6, and was doing evil things. As a result, Edom wanted to be free from Judah's rule, similar to how Israel had done earlier, as recorded in 1 Kings 12:16-17. This teaches us that when we disobey God, it can lead to problems and divisions, as warned in 1 Corinthians 3:17, but when we follow Him, we can have peace and unity, as promised in Psalm 133:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to Edom's rebellion against Judah in 2 Chronicles 21:8?
Edom's rebellion was a result of Jehoram's evil actions and forsaking the LORD, the God of his fathers, as seen in 2 Chronicles 21:6 and 2 Chronicles 21:10. This is a reminder that our actions have consequences, as warned in Proverbs 28:12.
Why did Edom appoint their own king after rebelling against Judah?
By appointing their own king, Edom was asserting its independence from Judah, similar to how Israel had done earlier, as recorded in 1 Kings 12:16-17. This action was a direct challenge to Judah's authority over them.
Is there a spiritual lesson we can learn from Edom's rebellion in this verse?
Yes, Edom's rebellion can be seen as a picture of the human heart's tendency to rebel against God's authority, as described in Romans 8:7. We must remember that our ultimate allegiance is to God, and we should strive to submit to His will, as encouraged in James 4:7.
How does this event relate to the overall story of the Bible?
This event is part of the larger narrative of God's relationship with His people, Israel, and the consequences of their disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-68. It also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to David, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:7, and the coming of Jesus Christ, the King of kings, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be rebelling against God's authority, and how can I submit to Him?
- How can I learn from Jehoram's mistakes and avoid forsaking the LORD, as warned in 2 Chronicles 21:10?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my allegiance to God, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-38, and what are the consequences of not doing so, as seen in 2 Chronicles 21:8-10?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of leadership and the impact it can have on a nation, as seen in Proverbs 29:2?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 21:8
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 21:5].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 21:8
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king. The Edomites revolted.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:8
2 Chronicles 21:8 In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.Ver. 8. In his days the Edomites.] See on 2 Kings 8:20.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:8
(8) In his days the Edomites revolted.—2 Kings 8:20. See also 1 Kings 22:47, from which it appears that under Jehoshaphat “a deputy,” or viceroy, ruled in Edom. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 20:35, Note.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:8
Verse 8. In his days the Edomites revolted] See on 2Kg 8:21.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 21:8
8–10 (= 2 Kings 8:20-22). The Revolt of Edom 8. from under the dominion] R.V. from under the hand (as 2 Kin.). made themselves a king] R.V. made a king over themselves (as 2 Kin.).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 21:8
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The Same Time Also Did Libnah Rebuild by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the connection between faithfulness to God and the authority one holds over others, illustrating that when the kings of Judah remained loyal to God, they main |
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He Put Garrisons in Edom; and All the Edomites by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the relationship between Edom and Israel, symbolizing the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit. He emphasizes that, like Edom's repeated attempts t |
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(Basics) 29. Praise Brings Deliverance by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God in difficult situations. He shares the story of King Jehoshaphat and how he led the people of Israel to victor |
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God's Normal Order - Called to Be Priests by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a good product that doesn't require excessive promotion. He reflects on the past advertising strategies used in yout |
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Sing Praise to the Lord! by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the power of singing and praising in the midst of troubles, encouraging a shift from overthinking to joyful worship. He illustrates how singing can rel |
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Ii Chronicles 20:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the power of praise in achieving victory, as demonstrated in II Chronicles 20:22. King Jehoshaphat faced an overwhelming enemy and sought the Lord, acknowled |
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Escaping the Yoke of the Swindler by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the need for the church to escape the yoke of deception and self-focus, reclaiming its identity and purpose to be a blessing in the world. Drawing from the s |