2 Kings 8:21 kjv — So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed…

King James Version

"So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents."

— 2 Kings 8:21, King James Version

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2 Kings 8 — Context

18

And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.

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Yet the Lord would not destroy Judah for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children.

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

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So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.

22

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

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And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

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And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.

2 Kings 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 8:21 say?
2 Kings 8:21 in the King James Version reads: “So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.”
Where is 2 Kings 8:21 in the Bible?
2 Kings 8:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 8, verse 21.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 8:21.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 8:21 in?
2 Kings 8:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 8:21?
2 Kings 8:21 reads (KJV): “So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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