Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
But Edom broke free from Judah's control and has remained independent to this day. At the same time, the city of Libnah also rebelled against Judah.
This verse describes how two territories - Edom and the city of Libnah - successfully broke away from Judah's rule and gained their independence.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Joram of Judah, the kingdom was facing significant internal and external challenges, as described in the books of Kings. Edom, a neighboring region that had been under Judah's control since the time of King David, took advantage of Judah's weakened state to revolt and gain independence, as noted in this verse. At the same time, the city of Libnah, located within Judah's territory, also rebelled, reflecting broader instability in the southern kingdom.
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