20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.
20 In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.
20 In his days Edom revolted from the rule of Judah and set up a king of their own.
20 During Jehoram's reign, Edom revolted against Judah's rule and set up their own king.
20 In his days Edom revolted against Judah's authority, and made a king over themselves.
20 During Jehoram's reign, the Edomites revolted against Judah and crowned their own king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 8:20
Commentary on 2 Kings 8:16-24
(Read 2 Kings 8:16-24)
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.