Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
In his time Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for themselves.
New American Standard Bible
In his days
King James Version
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
Holman Bible
During Jehoram’s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah’s domination and appointed their own king.
International Standard Version
Nevertheless, Edom revolted against Judah's rule and set up their own king to rule them during Jehoram's reign.
A Conservative Version
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
American Standard Version
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Amplified
In the days of Jehoram Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and set up a king over themselves.
Darby Translation
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they set a king over themselves.
Julia Smith Translation
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they will cause a king to reign over them.
King James 2000
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and they set up a king of their own.
Modern King James verseion
In his days Edom revolted from under the rule of Judah, and made themselves a king.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In his days the Edomites departed from under the hand of Judah and made them a king.
NET Bible
During Jehoram's reign Edom freed themselves from Judah's control and set up their own king.
New Heart English Bible
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
The Emphasized Bible
In his days, revolted the Edomites, from under the hand of Judah, - and set over themselves a king.
Webster
In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.
World English Bible
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Youngs Literal Translation
In his days hath Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and cause a king to reign over them;
Themes
Edomites » Revolt in the days of joram
Edomites, the » Revolted from joram, king of judah
Jehoram » King of judah » Marries athaliah, whose wicked counsels influence his reign for evil
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 21:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Edom Wins Independence From Judah
7 But it was not the Lord's purpose to send destruction on the family of David, because of the agreement he had made with David, when he said he would give to him and to his sons a light for ever. 8 In his time Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for themselves. 9 Then Jehoram went over with his captains and all his war-carriages ... made an attack by night on the Edomites, whose forces were all round him ... on the captains of the war-carriages.
Cross References
Genesis 27:40
By your sword will you get your living and you will be your brother's servant; but when your power is increased his yoke will be broken from off your neck.
1 Kings 22:47
At that time there was no king in Edom;
2 Kings 3:9
So the king of Israel went with the king of Judah and the king of Edom by a roundabout way for seven days: and there was no water for the army or for the beasts they had with them.
2 Kings 8:20-22
In his time, Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for themselves.
2 Chronicles 20:22-23
And at the first notes of song and praise the Lord sent a surprise attack against the children of Ammon and Moab and the people of Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were overcome.
2 Chronicles 21:10
So Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, to this day: and at the same time Libnah made itself free from his rule; because he was turned away from the Lord, the God of his fathers.