2 Kings 8:20

In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 8:22 Historical context

2 Kings 8:22 records Edom's successful revolt and adds Libnah's simultaneous rebellion, completing the account.

2 Kings 1:1 Parallel

2 Kings 1:1 records Moab's rebellion after Ahab's death, paralleling Edom's revolt under Jehoram here.

2 Kings 3:5 Parallel

2 Kings 3:5 similarly describes Moab's rebellion, another vassal revolt after Ahab's death.

2 Kings 3:9 Contrast

2 Kings 3:9 shows Edom allied with Judah earlier; 8:20 shows their later revolt—a reversal of roles under Jehoram.

2 Kings 14:7 Historical context

2 Kings 14:7 later recounts Amaziah's victory over Edom, showing the ongoing conflict after this revolt.

Genesis 27:40 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 27:40 prophesied Edom would break free; 2 Kings 8:20 records that prophecy's fulfillment under Jehoram.

2 Samuel 8:14 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:14 records David's conquest; 2 Kings 8:20 shows that conquest undone as Edom throws off Judah's yoke.

1 Kings 22:47 Historical context

1 Kings 22:47 shows Edom ruled by a deputy; 2 Kings 8:20 records their later revolt, ending that subjection.

2 Chronicles 21:8-10 gives the parallel account, adding Jehoram's failed counterattack and linking it to his apostasy.