2 Chronicles 21:10 Meaning and Explanation
“So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. The same time also did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.”
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Read Full Chapter →Despite the battle, Edom permanently breaks away; Libnah also rebels against Jehoram because he abandoned God.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 21:10
The permanent loss of Edomite vassaldom and internal rebellion within Judah, attributed to Jehoram's apostasy.
What Does 2 Chronicles 21:10 Mean?
The Edomite rebellion ultimately succeeded despite Jehoram's military action. The Edomites maintained their independence and were never brought back under Judah's control during his reign. The explicit reason given is not military failure but spiritual failure—Jehoram had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers, and thus God did not sustain his efforts at reconquest.
Compounding this, Libnah, a city within Judah itself, also rebelled at this same time. The double rebellion (external from Edom and internal from Libnah) demonstrates the comprehensive nature of Judah's decline under Jehoram. His abandonment of God resulted in the loss of his authority.
2 Chronicles 21:10 in the Original Language
forsaken (עָזַב, 'azab) — to leave, abandon; implies both the act of turning away and its relational consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 21:10
What does 2 Chronicles 21:10 mean?
Despite the battle, Edom permanently breaks away; Libnah also rebels against Jehoram because he abandoned God.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 21:10?
The permanent loss of Edomite vassaldom and internal rebellion within Judah, attributed to Jehoram's apostasy.