Catholic Public Domain Version

2 Kings 8:19-24 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

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.

20. 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.

22. 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?

24. 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.