2 Kings 8:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 8:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 8:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 8:20 — KJV
“In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.”
— 2 Kings 8:20 (KJV)
2 Kings 8:20 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 8:20
“In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king. dominion: Heb. hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:20: days, edom, revolted
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:20: edom, revolted, under
“Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:20: edom, revolted, under
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:20: hand, judah, king
“And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. time: Heb. number of days”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 8:20: days, judah, king
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