8 In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.
8 In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.
8 During Jehoram's reign, Edom revolted from Judah's rule and set up their own king.
8 In his days the Edomites revolted against Judah's authority, and made a king over themselves.
8 During Jehoram's reign, the Edomites revolted against Judah and crowned their own king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:8
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:1-11
(Read 2 Chronicles 21:1-11)
Jehoram hated his brethren, and slew them, for the same reason that Cain hated Abel, and slew him, because their piety condemned his impiety. In the mystery of Providence such men sometimes prosper for a time; but the Lord has righteous purposes in permitting such events, part of which may now be made out, and the rest will be seen hereafter.