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So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time.
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A Kingdom in Decline
Commentators connect the revolts of Edom and Libnah to the spiritual decay of King Jehoram. Matthew Henry, for instance, traces these political losses back to Jehoram's sinful marriage into the idolatrous family of Ahab. This verse serves as a powerful illustration of how a leader's unfaithfulness to God can lead to the tangible unraveling of their kingdom.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Libnah revolted. Since Libnah was located in the southwest of Palestine (Joshua 15:42), its revolt could not have had any direct…
19th Century
Anglican
The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)
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Reformed Baptist
Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day , &c.] Joram not pursuing the enemy, and taking the adv…
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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…
