2 Kings 8:20
2 Kings 8:20 in Multiple Translations
In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.
¶ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
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 time as king, Edom rebelled against Judah's rule and chose their own king.
In those dayes Edom rebelled from vnder the hand of Iudah, and made a King ouer themselues.
In his days hath Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they 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 Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
In his days Edom revolted, from being under Juda, and made themselves a king.
During the time that Jehoram ruled, the king of Edom rebelled against Judah, and they appointed their own king.
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2 Kings 8:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/יָמָי/ו֙
פָּשַׁ֣ע
אֱד֔וֹם
מִ/תַּ֖חַת
יַד
יְהוּדָ֑ה
וַ/יַּמְלִ֥כוּ
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/יַּמְלִ֥כוּ
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 Kings 8:20
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/יַּמְלִ֥כוּ
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 Kings 8:20
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 8:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 8:20
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 8:20
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
- Sermons on 2 Kings 8:20
Context — Edom and Libnah Rebel
18And 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.
19Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.
20In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king.
21So 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. 22So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 22:47 | And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 8:22 | So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 3:27 | So he took his firstborn son, who was to succeed him, and offered him as a burnt offering on the city wall. And there was great fury against the Israelites, so they withdrew and returned to their own land. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 21:8–10 | In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. So 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. 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. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 8:14 | He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. |
| 7 | 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.” |
2 Kings 8:20 Summary
In 2 Kings 8:20, we see that Edom rebelled against Judah and appointed their own king, which was a big deal because Judah was supposed to be the leader. This happened because Judah had become weak and sinful, and God allowed it as a form of judgment (Deuteronomy 28:25). We can learn from this that when we rebel against God's authority, we will face consequences, but God is always willing to forgive and restore us if we repent and turn to Him (1 Kings 8:46-53). We should strive to be loyal to God and His kingdom, and trust in His sovereignty, even when things seem to be going wrong (Psalm 2:7-9).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Edom rebel against Judah in 2 Kings 8:20?
Edom rebelled against Judah because Judah had become weak and sinful, much like the kings of Israel, as seen in 2 Kings 8:18, and God allowed this rebellion as a form of judgment, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:25.
Who was the king that Edom appointed in 2 Kings 8:20?
The Bible does not specifically mention the name of the king that Edom appointed, but it is clear that this act of rebellion was a significant event in the history of Judah, as seen in 2 Kings 8:22.
How did God feel about Edom's rebellion against Judah in 2 Kings 8:20?
God was not pleased with Edom's rebellion, as it was a rejection of His authority and the authority of the kings of Judah, whom He had appointed, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and Psalm 2:7-9.
What can we learn from Edom's rebellion against Judah in 2 Kings 8:20?
We can learn that when we rebel against God's authority, we will face consequences, as seen in Isaiah 1:20 and Jeremiah 2:13, but God is always willing to forgive and restore us if we repent and turn to Him, as seen in 1 Kings 8:46-53 and Luke 15:11-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be rebelling against God's authority in my own life, and how can I surrender to Him?
- How can I learn to trust God's sovereignty, even when things seem to be going wrong, like they did for Judah in 2 Kings 8:20?
- What are some ways that I can show loyalty to God and His kingdom, rather than rebelling against Him like Edom did?
- How can I balance the need to trust God's sovereignty with the need to take action and make decisions in my own life, like Jehoram did in 2 Kings 8:21?
- What are some ways that I can learn from the mistakes of Judah and Edom, and apply those lessons to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 8:20
Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
From under the hand of Judah; under which they had been from David’ s time, . Compare .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
2 Kings 8:20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.Ver. 20. In his days Edom revolted.] And so fulfilled old Isaac’ s prophecy, for the punishment of this idolatrous tyrant, who had lately imbrued his hands in the blood of his six brethren, with others their partisans, and set up high places in the mountains of Judah, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
(20) In his days Edom revolted.—The connection of ideas is this: Although Jehovah was not willing to extirpate Judah, yet He suffered it to be seriously weakened by the defections recorded in 2 Kings 8:20-22. Made a king over themselves.—Josephus says they slew the vassal king appointed over them by Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:48). Edom appears to have been subject to the hegemony of Judah from the time of the disruption under Rehoboam.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 8:20
20. Edom revolted] In Solomon’s time, Hadad (1 Kings 11:14) recovered the kingdom of Edom, which had been overthrown by David (2 Samuel 8:14). But by the time of Jehoshaphat the Edomites were again subject to Judah (1 Kings 22:47) and appear to have continued so until the time of the revolution here mentioned. made a king over themselves] i.e. They deposed the deputy of Judah, and made one of their own royal family king, or chose a king of their own.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 8:20
Edom, which had been reduced by David 2 Samuel 8:14; 1 Kings 11:15-16, but had apparently revolted from Solomon 1 Kings 11:14, was again subjected to Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat 2 Kings 3:8-26.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
20. Edom revolted — This was a determined and successful effort on the part of the Edomites to break away from the thraldom which had oppressed them ever since the days of David. See note on 1 Kings 22:47.
Sermons on 2 Kings 8:20
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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 |
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Demonstration 5 (Of Wars) by Aphraates | Aphraates preaches about the prophetic visions in the book of Daniel, highlighting the rise and fall of kingdoms, the humbling of the proud, and the ultimate victory of God's Kingd |