Edom revolted In Solomon's time, Hadad (1 Kings 11:14) recovered the kingdom of Edom, which had been overthrown by David (2 Samuel 8:14). But by the time of Jehoshaphat the Edomites were again subject to Judah (1 Kings 22:47) and appear to have continued so until the time of the revolution here mentioned.

made a king over themselves i.e. They deposed the deputy of Judah, and made one of their own royal family king, or chose a king of their own.

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