2 Kings 8:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

2 Kings 8:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Edom, which had been reduced by David 2Sa 8:14 ; 1 Kings 11:15-16 , but had apparently revolted from Solomon 1 Kings 11:14 , was again subjected to Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat 2 Kings 3...
2 Kings 8:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

In his days Edom (m) revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves. (m) Which had been subject from David's time until this time of Jehoram.
2 Kings 8:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Elisha and the Shunammite. Hazael, King of Syria. This chapter is somewhat varied as to composition. It opens with a short story about Elisha ( 2 Kings 8:1-6 ), of which we may presuppose ( a ) tha...
2 Kings 8:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Edom revolted. Compare 2 Chronicles 21:8 with 1 Kings 22:47 , and see above ( 2 Kings 3:9 ).
2 Kings 8:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
2 Kings 8:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children. No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Kings 8:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Elisha and the Shunammite. Elisha and Hazael. Reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah of Judah 1. Then spake Elisha] The occasion is not indicated, all the stories related of Elisha in this and the three pr...
2 Kings 8:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(16-24) The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 21 )
2 Kings 8:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

(1) JEHORAM BEN-JEHOSHAPHAT OF JUDAH B.C. 851-843 (2) AHAZIAH BEN-JEHORAM OF JUDAH B.C. 843-842 2 Kings 8:16-29 "Bear with the Turk, no brother near the throne." -POPE. THE narrative no...
2 Kings 8:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Athaliah's Wicked Husband and Sons 2 Kings 8:16-29 Jehoram's history furnishes a terrible example of how an ill-marriage may mar a man's life. He had a good father, but a bad wife, and the latt...
2 Kings 8:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The influence of Elisha is incidentally seen in the converse of the king with Gehazi and the restoration of the lands of the Shunammite woman for the sake of the prophet. Elisha visited Damascus, wh...
2 Kings 8:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The revolt of Edom demands our particular notice, because it was a confirmation of the dying patriarch Isaac's prophecy to his son Esau, who was the origin of Edom. Isaac had told his favorite son Es...
2 Kings 8:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah ,.... Who had been tributary to Judah ever since the times of David, for the space of one hundred and fifty years: and made a king over thems...
2 Kings 8:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves. Ver. 20. In his days Edom revolted. ] And so fulfilled old Isaac's prophecy, Gen 27:40 for the punishment o...
2 Kings 8:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In his days Edom revolted After they had been subject to Judah one hundred and fifty years, ever since the time of David, who subdued that country. This was a great dishonour to him. Hereby, howeve...
2 Kings 8:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE SHUNAMITE AGAIN (vv.1-6) The Shunamite woman is typical of the godly remnant of Israel. She had learned the grace of God in giving new life (ch.4:17) and further in resurrection power (ch.4:...
2 Kings 8:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Reign of Jehoram. B. C. 884. 16 And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab kin...
2 Kings 8:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

From under the hand of Judah; under which they had been from David's time, 2 Samuel 8:14 . Compare 1 Kings 22:47 .
2 Kings 8:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Reign Of Jehoram, King of Judah ( 2 Kings 8:16-24 ). c. 848-841 BC Co-regent with Jehoshaphat from 853 BC. During the time that Jehoram of Judah was on the throne of Judah, Jehoram of Israel (...
2 Kings 8:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 2 Kings 8:16 . Joram the son of Ahab —See Notes on chap. 2 Kings 3:1 . 2 Kings 8:18 . The daughter of Ahab —Attaliah. It was through her influence the king...
2 Kings 8:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 8:8 . Take a present. See on 1 Kings 14:3 . 2 Kings 8:10 . Thou mayest certainly recover. Aye, say as you all do, both physicians and courtiers. Cry aloud, for Baal is a god. This was...
2 Kings 8:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

Jehoram--began to reign. Lessons from the life of Jehoram This is a short fragment of a king’s history, the history of Jehoram. Brief as it is, it contains many practical truths. I. That pie...
2 Kings 8:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Kings 8:1-12 THE SEQUEL OF THE STORY OF THE SHUNAMMITE . THE KILLING OF BENHADAD BY HAZAEL ; AND THE WICKED REIGNS OF JEHORAM AND AHAZI...
2 Kings 8:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Reign of Jehoram and of Ahaziah
2 Kings 8:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 22:47 ; 2 Chronicles 21:8-10 ; 2 Kings 3:27 ; 2 Kings 3:9 ; 2 Kings 8:22 ; 2 Samuel 8:14 ; Genesis 27:40

2 Kings 8:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Kings 8:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Kings 8:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Kings 8:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Kings 8:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Kings 8:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 8:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Kings 8:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Kings 8:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 8:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Kings 8:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Kings 8:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Kings 8:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge