2 Chronicles 21:7-9

International Standard Version

⁷ Nevertheless, the Lord was unwilling to destroy David’s dynasty because of the covenant that he had made with David, especially since he had promised to give him and to his sons the reigning presence of an heir^[a] forever.

Edom Revolts^(A)

⁸ Nevertheless, Edom revolted against Judah’s rule and set up their own king to rule them during Jehoram’s reign.^{[b] 9} So Jehoram invaded Edom^[c] with his commanders and his chariots by night and killed the Edomites who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.