Lux Domini
Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.

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Interpretation

A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did ill to marry him to the daughter of Ahab; no good could come of union with an idolatrous family.

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This thought runs through 2 Kings 8:20-24.

Glossary

Edom Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
Libnah Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Bornat.