2 Kings 8:22 cpdv — And Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, even to this day. Then Libnah also drew apart, at the same time.

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"And Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, even to this day. Then Libnah also drew apart, at the same time. "

— 2 Kings 8:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 8 — Context

19

But the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, because of David, his servant, just as he had promised him, so that he might grant a light to him and to his sons, for all days.

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In his days, Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, and they appointed a king for themselves.

21

And so, Jehoram went to Zair, and all the chariots with him. And he rose up in the night, and he struck down the Idumeans who had surrounded him, and the leaders of the chariots. But the people fled to their tents.

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And Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, even to this day. Then Libnah also drew apart, at the same time.

23

Now the rest of the words of Jehoram, and all that he did, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Judah?

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And Jehoram slept with his fathers, and he was buried with them in the city of David. And Ahaziah, his son, reigned in his place.

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In the twelfth year of Joram, the son of Ahab, the king of Israel: Ahaziah, the son of Jehoram, the king of Judah, reigned.

2 Kings 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 8:22 say?
2 Kings 8:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, even to this day. Then Libnah also drew apart, at the same time. ”
Where is 2 Kings 8:22 in the Bible?
2 Kings 8:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 8:22 in?
2 Kings 8:22 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 8:22?
2 Kings 8:22 reads (CPDV): “And Idumea drew apart, so as not to be under Judah, even to this day. Then Libnah also drew apart, at the same time. ” 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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