18 He walked in the way of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done, for (A)Ahab’s daughter was his wife; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord. 19 However, the Lord did not want to destroy Judah, for the sake of David His servant, (B)since He had [a]promised him to give him a [b]lamp through his sons always.

20 In his days (C)Edom broke away from the [c]rule of Judah, and appointed a king over themselves.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 8:19 Lit said to him
  2. 2 Kings 8:19 I.e., descendant on the throne
  3. 2 Kings 8:20 Lit hand

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