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 Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Holman Bible
During Jehoram’s reign, Edom rebelled against Judah’s control and appointed their own king.
International Standard Version
During Jehoram's lifetime, Edom rebelled from Judah's hegemony and appointed a king to rule over themselves.
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 his days Edom revolted from 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 broke from under the hand of Judah, and they will make a king over them
King James 2000
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In his days, Edom rebelled {against the rule} of Judah, and they set up a king over them.
Modern King James verseion
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And in his days Edom fell away from under the hand of Judah, and made them a king of their own.
NET Bible
During his 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, did Edom revolt from under the hand of Judah, - and they set over them a king.
Webster
In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
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 they 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 » Edom revolts from
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 8:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joram Reigns In Judah
19 But it was not the Lord's purpose to send destruction on Judah, because of David his servant, to whom he had given his word that he would have a light for ever. 20 In his time, Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for themselves. 21 Then Joram went over to Zair, with all his war-carriages; ... made an attack by night on the Edomites, whose forces were all round him, ... the captains of the war-carriages; and the people went in flight to their tents.
Phrases
Cross References
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 3:27
Then he took his oldest son, who would have been king after him, offering him as a burned offering on the wall. So there was great wrath against Israel; and they went away from him, back to their country.
2 Kings 8:22
So Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah to this day. And at the same time, Libnah made itself free.
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.
2 Samuel 8:14
And he put armed forces in Edom; all through Edom he had armed forces stationed, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord made David overcome wherever he went.
2 Chronicles 21:8-10
In his time Edom made themselves free from the rule of Judah, and took a king for themselves.