2 Kings 8:20

“In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.”

"In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves." - 2 Kings 8:20
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What does 2 Kings 8:20 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Kings 8:20 states, "In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves." This verse is a part of the historical account found in the Old Testament book of 2 Kings. It describes the reign of Joram, the son of King…

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The Perils of Rebellion and the Call for Unity

The account found in 2 Kings 8:20, which states, "In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves," tells us of a pivotal moment in the relationship between Edom and Judah. This passage serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of…

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A Prayer for Unity and Restoration in Times of Revolt

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, grateful for the opportunity to seek Your wisdom and guidance through prayer. As we reflect upon the words of 2 Kings 8:20, which states, ‘In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over…

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2 Kings 8:20 - "¶ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves."
2 Kings 20:8 - "¶ And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?"
Daniel 8:20 - "The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia."
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 KINGS 8:29
2 Kings 20:2 - "Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,"
1 Kings 20:8 - "And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent."
2 Kings 2:20 - "And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him."
2 Kings 20:16 - "And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD."
2 Kings 10:20 - "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it."
2 Kings 8:23 - "And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Kings 25:20 - "And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:"
2 Kings 13:8 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
2 Kings 14:20 - "And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David."
2 Kings 20:21 - "And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 21:20 - "And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did."
2 Kings 13:20 - "¶ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year."
2 Kings 20:7 - "And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."
2 Kings 11:20 - "And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house."
2 Kings 17:8 - "And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel, which they had made."
2 Kings 8:18 - "And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD."
2 Kings 7:20 - "And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died."
2 Corinthians 8:20 - "Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:"
1 Kings 20:2 - "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,"
2 Kings 20:4 - "And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,"
2 Kings 12:20 - "And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla."
2 Chronicles 20:8 - "And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,"
"The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia." - Daniel 8:20
"¶ And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?" - 2 Kings 20:8