KJV ORIGINAL
There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
At that time, Edom had no king of its own - instead, a governor appointed by someone else ruled over them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that Edom was being ruled by an appointed governor rather than having their own independent king.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the political situation during King Jehoshaphat's reign in Judah (around 870-848 BC). Edom, which was located south of the Dead Sea, had previously been conquered by King David and remained under Israelite control. Instead of allowing Edom to have its own royal dynasty, the rulers of Judah appointed deputies or governors to maintain control over this vassal territory.
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