So Edom revolted from the rule of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.
We have here a brief account of the life and reign of Jehoram (or Joram), one of the worst of the kings of Judah, but the son and successor of Jehoshaphat, one of the best. Note, 1. Parents cannot give grace to their children. Many that have themselves been godly have had the grief and shame of seeing those that came forth out of their bowels wicked and vile.
Commenting on 2 Kings 8:16-24
Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day,.... Joram not pursuing the enemy, and taking the advantage of the victory, but returning to his own land, the reason of which follows: then Libnah revolted at the same time; a considerable city in his own kingdom, a Levitical one; this revolt was occasioned, perhaps, by his idolatrous practices, and which he compelled...
Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time. (n) This was a city in Judah given to the Levites, that later turned from king Jehoram, because of his idolatry.