Zair - Perhaps this refers to Seir, the famous mountain of Edom (Genesis 14:6).

The people - That is, the Edomites.…

The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)

So Joram went over to Zair
A city in Edom, the same with the Zaara of Ptolemy ^F9; some take it to be the …

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did wrong to marry him to th…