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 of this idolatrous tyrant, who had lately imbrued his hands in the blood of his six brethren, with others their partisans, and set up high places in the mountains of Judah, &c. 2 Chronicles 21:2 ; 2Ch 21:10-11