Parallel Verses
NET Bible
During Jehoram's reign Edom freed themselves from Judah's control and set up their own king.
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.
Bible in Basic English
In his time Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for 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.
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 the Lord was unwilling to destroy David's dynasty because of the promise he had made to give David a perpetual dynasty. 8 During Jehoram's reign Edom freed themselves from Judah's control and set up their own king. 9 Jehoram crossed over to Zair with his officers and all his chariots. The Edomites, who had surrounded him, attacked at night and defeated him and his chariot officers.
Cross References
Genesis 27:40
You will live by your sword but you will serve your brother. When you grow restless, you will tear off his yoke from your neck."
1 Kings 22:47
There was no king in Edom at this time; a governor ruled.
2 Kings 3:9
So the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom set out together. They wandered around on the road for seven days and finally ran out of water for the men and animals they had with them.
2 Kings 8:20-22
During his reign Edom freed themselves from Judah's control and set up their own king.
2 Chronicles 20:22-23
When they began to shout and praise, the Lord suddenly attacked the Ammonites, Moabites, and men from Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.
2 Chronicles 21:10
So Edom has remained free from Judah's control to this very day. At that same time Libnah also rebelled and freed themselves from Judah's control because Jehoram rejected the Lord God of his ancestors.