2 Kings 8:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Joram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. He attacked at night and struck down the Edomites who had surrounded him and their chariot commanders. Then his own people fled back to their homes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Joram fought against the Edomites who had surrounded him, but even after winning the battle, his own troops scattered and went home.

📚 Historical Context

This describes King Joram of Judah's military campaign against Edom, a neighboring nation that had rebelled against Judah's rule. Edom was located southeast of Judah and had been under Judah's control since King David's time. The location 'Zair' is uncertain but was likely near the Edomite border where this decisive battle took place.

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