Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 22:47
American Standard Version
And there was no king in Edom: a deputy was king.
Amplified® Bible
There was no king in Edom; a deputy was acting king.
Contemporary English Version
The country of Edom had no king at the time, so a lower official ruled the land.
Darby English Version
And there was no king in Edom: a deputy reigned.
Good News Bible
The land of Edom had no king; it was ruled by a deputy appointed by the king of Judah.
King James Version
There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.
New American Standard Bible
Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy was king.
New International Version
There was then no king in Edom; a deputy ruled.
New King James Version
There was then no king in Edom, only a deputy of the king.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now there lived no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.
Revised Standard Version
There was no king in Edom; a deputy was king.
Young's Literal Translation
and there is no king in Edom; he set up a king.