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.
So the Edomites broke free from Judah's control, and they remain independent to this day. At the same time, the city of Libnah also rebelled against his rule, because he had abandoned the LORD, the God of his ancestors.
This verse explains that King Jehoram lost control over territories because he turned away from God, showing how spiritual unfaithfulness leads to practical consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Jehoram of Judah (reigned 848-841 BC), who married into Ahab's wicked family and led Judah into idolatry. Edom had been under Judah's control since King David's time, and Libnah was an important fortified city in Judah. The rebellion of these territories represented significant military and economic losses for the kingdom.
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