2 Chronicles 21:7-9

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁷ But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant he had made with David, when he promised him and his sons that he would keep a light shining for all time.^[a]

⁸ In Jehoram’s days Edom revolted from Judah’s control and set up a king for themselves. ⁹ So Jehoram crossed over to Edom with his commanders and with all the chariots. He got up at night and attacked the Edomites who had surrounded him and his chariot officers.