2Ki 3:8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 3:8-9: 3:8-9 The king of Edom ... joined them: Edom was apparently a vassal kingdom to Judah at this time. Later, in the days of Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram, Edom successfully rebelled against Judah (8:20-22 ). The southern route through Edom avoided strong Moabite fortifications, but it was dangerous because water was scarce.

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‏ 2 Kings 3:8-9

Summary for 2Kgs 3:8-9: 3:8-9 ^a The king of Edom ... joined them: Edom was apparently a vassal kingdom to Judah at this time. Later, in the days of Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram, Edom successfully rebelled against Judah (8:20-22 ^b). The southern route through Edom avoided strong Moabite fortifications, but it was dangerous because water was scarce.