In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
During his reign, the nation of Edom rebelled against Judah's control and chose their own king to rule over them.
This verse records how the nation of Edom broke free from Judah's authority and established their own independent kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Jehoram of Judah, who succeeded his father Jehoshaphat, the kingdom was experiencing spiritual and political instability due to Jehoram's unfaithfulness to God. Edom had been a vassal state under Judah's control since the days of King David, but they seized the opportunity to rebel and declare their independence. This revolt underscored the weakening of Judah's authority as a consequence of internal moral decline.
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