2 Kings Chapter 8 · Verse 22
Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
Original Language Analysis
תִּפְשַׁ֥ע
revolted
H6586
תִּפְשַׁ֥ע
revolted
Strong's:
H6586
Word #:
1 of 13
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
אֱד֗וֹם
Yet Edom
H123
אֱד֗וֹם
Yet Edom
Strong's:
H123
Word #:
2 of 13
edom, the elder twin-brother of jacob; hence the region (idumaea) occupied by him
מִתַּ֙חַת֙
H8478
מִתַּ֙חַת֙
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
3 of 13
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
יַד
from under the hand
H3027
יַד
from under the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
4 of 13
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
5 of 13
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
עַ֖ד
H5704
עַ֖ד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
6 of 13
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הַיּ֣וֹם
unto this day
H3117
הַיּ֣וֹם
unto this day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
7 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
אָ֛ז
H227
תִּפְשַׁ֥ע
revolted
H6586
תִּפְשַׁ֥ע
revolted
Strong's:
H6586
Word #:
10 of 13
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
לִבְנָ֖ה
Then Libnah
H3841
לִבְנָ֖ה
Then Libnah
Strong's:
H3841
Word #:
11 of 13
libnah, a place in the desert and one in palestine
Cross References
Joshua 21:13Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,2 Kings 19:8So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.Genesis 27:40And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
Historical Context
Historical Setting: 2 Kings 8 takes place during the Elisha prophetic ministry, approximately 850-800 BCE. The chapter's theme (Elisha's International Influence) reflects the historical reality of God's compassionate provision through prophetic miracles while both kingdoms struggled with persistent idolatry. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse contribute to understanding the theological message of 2 Kings 8 regarding prophetic word shapes national events?
- What does this passage reveal about God's character, particularly His justice, mercy, and faithfulness to covenant promises?
- In what practical ways should this text shape contemporary Christian thinking about faithfulness, worship, and obedience to God?
Analysis & Commentary
Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 8: Prophetic word shapes national events. The prophetic ministry served as God's primary means of covenant enforcement, calling both kings and people to faithfulness. During this period, Israel and Judah struggled with persistent idolatry, particularly Baal worship introduced under Ahab and Jezebel.
The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.