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

20 In his days (C)Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah and made a king over themselves.

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  1. 2 Kings 8:19 Lit said
  2. 2 Kings 8:19 Descendant on the throne

18 He followed the ways of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done, for he married a daughter(A) of Ahab. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. 19 Nevertheless, for the sake of his servant David, the Lord was not willing to destroy(B) Judah. He had promised to maintain a lamp(C) for David and his descendants forever.

20 In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.(D)

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