ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Kings 22:47
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1 Kings 22:47

22:47 a deputy was king. There was “no king in Edom,” because in all likelihood Edom was a vassal of Judah. The king of Judah then decided who would rule in Edom (2 Kin. 8:20–22).