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Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Edom has been independent from Judah to this day. The town of Libnah also revolted about that same time. <a href="/esv/2_kings/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Edom revolted from the rule of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Thus Edom has been in revolt against Judah’s authority to this day. And Libnah revolted at that time. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Edom has broken away from Judah to this day. Then Libnah broke away at the same time. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Edom revolted against Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Edom revolted against Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Edom revolted against Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/amp/2_kings/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Edom revolted against Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/csb/2_kings/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Edom is still in rebellion against Judah’s control today. Libnah also rebelled at that time. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Edom is still in rebellion against Judah&#8217s control today. Libnah also rebelled at that time. <a href="/asv/2_kings/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. <a href="/cev/2_kings/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Judah was never able to regain control of Edom. Even the town of Libnah rebelled at that time. <a href="/erv/2_kings/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, unto this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Edom rebelled against Judah's rule and is still independent today. At that time Libnah also rebelled. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Edom has been independent of Judah ever since. During this same period the city of Libnah also revolted. <a href="/isv/2_kings/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Edom remains in rebellion against Judah to this day, and Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/msb/2_kings/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. <a href="/net/2_kings/8.htm">NET Bible</a> So Edom has remained free from Judah's control to this very day. At that same time Libnah also rebelled. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/web/2_kings/8.htm">World English Bible</a> So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Edom revolts from under the hand of Judah until this day; then Libnah revolts at that time. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Edom revolteth from under the hand of Judah till this day; then doth Libnah revolt at that time. <a href="/slt/2_kings/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Edom will break from under Judah even to this day. Then Libnah will break in that time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So Edom revolted from being under Juda, unto this day. Then Lobna also revolted at the same time. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, even to this day. Then Libnah also drew apart, at the same time. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/8.htm">New American Bible</a> To this day Edom has been in revolt against the rule of Judah. Libnah also revolted at that time. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Edom has been in revolt against the rule of Judah to this day. Libnah also revolted at the same time.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah even to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Edom rebelled from under the hand of Yehuda until today, then Lebna rebelled at that time.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, unto this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. <a href="/sep/2_kings/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Juda till this day. Then Lobna revolted at that time. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/8-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=2756" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/8.htm">Edom and Libnah Revolt</a> …21So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. 22<a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">So to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">Edom</a> <a href="/hebrew/6586.htm" title="6586: way·yip̄·ša‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To rebel, transgress. A primitive root; to break away, i.e. Trespass, apostatize, quarrel.">has been in rebellion</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: mit·ta·ḥaṯ (Prep-m) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ- (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">the hand of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">Likewise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3841.htm" title="3841: liḇ·nāh (N-proper-fs) -- The same as libneh; Libnah, a place in the Desert and one in Palestine.">Libnah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6586.htm" title="6586: tip̄·ša‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To rebel, transgress. A primitive root; to break away, i.e. Trespass, apostatize, quarrel.">rebelled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hî (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">at the same</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time.</a> 23As for the rest of the acts of Jehoram, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">2 Chronicles 21:10</a> So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled against his hand at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the LORD, the God of his fathers. <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-25</a> Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a> You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.” <a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm">1 Kings 22:47</a> And there was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king. <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">2 Kings 3:4-27</a> Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. / But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. / So at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel. ... <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a> When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. <a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">Obadiah 1:1-21</a> This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”— / “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised. / The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ ... <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8-9</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” / Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a> Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” <a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11-12</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.” <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-4</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Matthew 2:19-21</a> After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. / “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.” / So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.Yet.<a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a> And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.<a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20</a> In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.Libnah<a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">2 Kings 19:8</a> So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.<a href="/joshua/21-13.htm">Joshua 21:13</a> Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,<a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">2 Chronicles 21:10</a> So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/joshua/21-13.htm">Libnah</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-20.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Revolt</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Revolted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">Revolteth</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-18.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-23.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">Libnah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-19.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">Revolt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Revolted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">Revolteth</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-29.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-23.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-6.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 8</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/8-1.htm">The Shunammite, having left her country seven years, to avoid the famine, </a> 5. <a href="/2_kings/8-5.htm">for Elisha's miracle's sake has her land restored by the king.</a> 7. <a href="/2_kings/8-7.htm">Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad and succeeds him</a> 16. <a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">Jehoram's wicked reign in Judah</a> 20. <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Edom and Libnah revolt</a> 23. <a href="/2_kings/8-23.htm">Ahaziah succeeds Jehoram</a> 25. <a href="/2_kings/8-25.htm">Ahaziah's wicked reign</a> 28. <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">He visits Joram, being wounded, at Jezreel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So to this day This phrase indicates the ongoing nature of Edom's rebellion against Judah. The phrase "to this day" suggests that the situation persisted for a significant period, highlighting the lasting impact of the events described. This ongoing rebellion reflects the fulfillment of earlier prophecies and the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God.Edom has been in rebellion Edom, a nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, had a long history of conflict with Israel. The rebellion mentioned here refers to Edom's successful revolt against Judah's control during the reign of Jehoram, as detailed earlier in <a href="/2_kings/8.htm">2 Kings 8</a>. This rebellion fulfilled Isaac's blessing to Esau in <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a>, where it was prophesied that Esau's descendants would eventually break free from Jacob's yoke.against the hand of Judah The "hand of Judah" symbolizes the authority and control that the kingdom of Judah had over Edom. Historically, Edom was a vassal state under Judah's dominion, paying tribute and subject to its rule. The rebellion signifies a significant shift in power dynamics, weakening Judah's influence and control in the region.Likewise, Libnah rebelled Libnah was a city in the Shephelah region of Judah. Its rebellion at the same time as Edom's indicates a period of instability and weakened central authority in Judah. The rebellion of Libnah may have been motivated by dissatisfaction with Jehoram's rule or inspired by Edom's successful revolt. This event underscores the internal and external challenges faced by Judah during this period.at the same time The simultaneous rebellions of Edom and Libnah suggest a coordinated or opportunistic response to Judah's vulnerabilities. This period of unrest reflects the broader geopolitical instability in the region and highlights the challenges faced by the kingdom of Judah in maintaining its territorial integrity and political influence. The timing of these events may also indicate divine judgment on Judah for its unfaithfulness, as seen in the broader narrative of the Kings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> A nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. Historically, Edom had been subject to Judah but rebelled during the reign of Jehoram. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by the descendants of David. During this period, Jehoram was the king. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jehoram.htm">Jehoram</a> The king of Judah at the time of Edom's rebellion. His reign was marked by idolatry and a departure from the ways of his father, Jehoshaphat. 4. <a href="/topical/l/libnah.htm">Libnah</a> A city in the Shephelah of Judah. It also rebelled against Jehoram's rule, possibly due to his unfaithfulness to God. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rebellion.htm">Rebellion</a> The act of defying authority. In this context, it refers to Edom and Libnah's revolt against Judah's rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_unfaithfulness.htm">Consequences of Unfaithfulness</a> Jehoram's departure from God's ways led to instability and rebellion. Our actions have consequences, and turning away from God can lead to turmoil in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a> As leaders, our faithfulness to God can influence those we lead. Jehoram's idolatry set a poor example, leading to rebellion and unrest. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_rebellion.htm">God's Sovereignty in Rebellion</a> Even in rebellion, God’s purposes prevail. The rebellion of Edom and Libnah was part of God's larger plan and serves as a reminder of His ultimate control over nations. <a href="/topical/h/historical_tensions_and_their_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Tensions and Their Spiritual Lessons</a> The conflict between Edom and Judah is a reminder of the spiritual battles we face. We must remain vigilant and faithful to God to overcome these challenges. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> Despite rebellion, there is always an opportunity for repentance and restoration. God calls us back to Him, offering forgiveness and a chance to realign with His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 8</a> <a href="/q/are_edomite_and_libnah_revolts_verified.htm">In 2 Kings 8:20-22, can the Edomite revolt and Libnah's revolt be corroborated by any known historical or external records?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_ahaziah's_age_differ_in_the_bible.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 22:2 say Ahaziah was 42 years old when he began to reign, while 2 Kings 8:26 says he was 22?</a> <a href="/q/ahaziah's_age_when_he_began_to_rule.htm">How old was Ahaziah when he began to rule over Jerusalem? Twenty-two (2 Kings 8:26) Forty-two (2 Chronicles 22:2)</a> <a href="/q/2_kings_14_7_vs._no_battle_evidence.htm">How does 2 Kings 14:7's claim of killing 10,000 Edomites align with the lack of archaeological evidence for such a battle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Yet.--Rather, and (i.e., so).Unto this day.--Down to the time of composition of the original account from which this epitome is extracted. This notice is borne out by the Assyrian monuments. Esarhaddon and Assurbanipal mention Qa'us-gabri king of Udumu (Edom), along with Manasseh of Judah, among their tributaries. Esarhaddon also states that his father Sennacherib had reduced "Adum-, a fortified city of Arabia."Then Libnah revolted at the same time.--The point of the statement is that the success of Edom encouraged Libnah to throw off the Judaean supremacy. For the locality see <a href="/joshua/10-29.htm" title="Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah:">Joshua 10:29</a> seq., <a href="/joshua/15-42.htm" title="Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,">Joshua 15:42</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-13.htm" title="Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,">Joshua 21:13</a>. Keil thinks the revolt of Libnah coincided with (it was probably supported by) the Philistine invasion recorded in <a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm" title="Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:">2Chronicles 21:16</a>, and continued until Uzziah reduced the Philistines (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm" title="And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.">2Chronicles 26:6</a> seq.). From the time of Hezekiah, Libnah again belonged to Judah (<a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm" title="So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.">2Kings 19:8</a>; <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm" title="Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.">2Kings 23:31</a>; <a href="/2_kings/24-18.htm" title="Zedekiah was twenty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.">2Kings 24:18</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Yet Edom revolted; rather, and Edom revolted; or, so Edom revolted. Joram's attempt having failed, the independence of the country was established. From under the hand of Judah unto this day. The successes of Amaziah and Azariah against Edom (<a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7, 22</a>) did not amount to reconquests. Edom continued a separate country, not subject to Judaea, and frequently at war with it, until the time of John Hyrcanus, by whom it was subjugated. "Unto this day" means, at the most, until the time when the Books of Kings took their present shape, which was before the return from the Captivity. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. Libnah was situated on the borders of Philistia, in the Shefelah, or low country, but towards its eastern edge. Its exact position is uncertain; but it is now generally thought to be identical with the modern Tel-es-Safi, between Gath and Ekron, about long. 34° 50' E., Int. 31° 38' N. It had been an independent city, with a king of its own, in the early Canaanite time (<a href="/joshua/10-30.htm">Joshua 10:30</a>; <a href="/joshua/12-15.htm">Joshua 12:15</a>), but had been assigned to Judah (<a href="/joshua/15-42.htm">Joshua 15:42</a>), and had hitherto remained, so far as appears, contented with its position. Its people can scarcely have had any sympathy with the Edomites, and its revolt at this time can have had no close connection with the Edomite rebellion. Libnah's sympathies would be with Philistia, and the occasion of the revolt may have been the invasion of Judaea by the Philistines in the reign of Jehoram, of which the author of Chronicles speaks (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">2 Chronicles 21:16</a>), and in which Jehoram's sons were carried off. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/8-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So to עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that day הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Edom אֱד֗וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment has been in rebellion וַיִּפְשַׁ֣ע (way·yip̄·ša‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6586.htm">Strong's 6586: </a> To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel against מִתַּ֙חַת֙ (mit·ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of the hand of יַד־ (yaḏ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Judah. יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Likewise, אָ֛ז (’āz) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> At that time, place, therefore Libnah לִבְנָ֖ה (liḇ·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3841.htm">Strong's 3841: </a> Libnah -- a city in soutwest Judah, also a place in the wilderness rebelled תִּפְשַׁ֥ע (tip̄·ša‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6586.htm">Strong's 6586: </a> To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel at the same הַהִֽיא׃ (ha·hî) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time. בָּעֵ֥ת (bā·‘êṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/8-22.htm">2 Kings 8:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-22.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 8:22 So Edom revolted from under the hand (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 8:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 8:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/8-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 8:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 8:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>