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2 Kings 8:18-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Kings 8:18-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 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 evil in the sight of the Lord. 19 However, the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, 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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- 2 Kings 8:19 Lit said
- 2 Kings 8:19 I.e. descendant on the throne
2 Kings 8:18-20
New International Version
2 Kings 8:18-20
New International Version
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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