Introduction:
Edom, a significant nation in biblical history, is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, making them relatives of the Israelites. The name "Edom" means "red," likely referring to Esau's red appearance at birth and the red stew for which he sold his birthright (Genesis 25:30).

Geography:
Edom was located to the southeast of Israel, extending from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The region is characterized by its rugged terrain and red sandstone mountains, which are part of the modern-day country of Jordan. The capital of Edom was Bozrah, and other significant cities included Sela (Petra) and Teman.

Historical Background:
The Edomites are first mentioned in Genesis, where Esau is described as the progenitor of the Edomite nation (Genesis 36:1). The relationship between Israel and Edom was complex, marked by both kinship and conflict. Edom refused passage to the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt (Numbers 20:14-21), leading to hostilities that persisted throughout biblical history.

Biblical References and Themes:

1. Esau and Jacob:
The account of Esau and Jacob sets the stage for the future relations between Israel and Edom. Esau's sale of his birthright and the subsequent blessing of Jacob (Genesis 27) are pivotal events that foreshadow the nations' future interactions.

2. Conflict and Conquest:
Edom's refusal to allow Israel passage through their land (Numbers 20:14-21) is an early example of the tension between the two nations. Later, during the reign of King David, Edom was subjugated by Israel (2 Samuel 8:13-14). However, Edom regained independence during the reign of King Jehoram (2 Kings 8:20-22).

3. Prophetic Pronouncements:
The prophets frequently spoke against Edom, condemning their pride and hostility towards Israel. Obadiah's entire book is a prophecy against Edom, highlighting their betrayal during Jerusalem's downfall (Obadiah 1:10-14). Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel also prophesied Edom's destruction (Isaiah 34:5-6; Jeremiah 49:7-22; Ezekiel 25:12-14).

4. Edom in the New Testament:
Although Edom as a nation is not mentioned in the New Testament, the Herodian dynasty, ruling during the time of Jesus, was of Edomite descent. Herod the Great, known for his role in the nativity account (Matthew 2:1-18), was an Edomite, illustrating the continued influence of Edom's lineage.

Cultural and Religious Practices:
Edomites worshiped a variety of deities, with Qos being a prominent god. Their religious practices often conflicted with the monotheistic worship of Yahweh by the Israelites. The Edomites' cultural practices and alliances with other nations often put them at odds with Israel.

Legacy and Archaeology:
The Edomites eventually disappeared as a distinct people, assimilated into surrounding cultures. Archaeological findings, such as the ruins of Petra, provide insight into their advanced civilization and trade networks. The legacy of Edom serves as a testament to the complex interplay of kinship, conflict, and prophecy in biblical history.

Amos and Obadiah.
... It was doubtless written after the fall of Jerusalem under Nebuchadnezzar, 587 BC
and before the destruction of Edom, five years later, which would make the ...
/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter xix amos and obadiah.htm

Obadiah
... OBADIAH. The book of Obadiah"shortest of all the prophetic books"is occupied, in
the main, as the superscription suggests, with the fate of Edom. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/obadiah.htm

Psalm 137
... if I do thee forget,. Jerusalem, and thee above. my chief joy do not set. ^7Remember
Edom's children, Lord,. who in Jerus'lems day,. Ev'n unto its foundation,. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 137.htm

The Triumph of Christ Over the Enemies of his Church, Isa. 63 1 2 ...
... 5 "'Tis Edom's blood that dyes my robes "With joyful scarlet stains, "The triumph
that my raiment wears "Sprung from their bleeding veins. ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 1 28 the triumph of.htm

The Triumph of Christ Over the Enemies of his Church. Isa. 63:1-3 ...
... And crushed my foes alone; My wrath has struck the rebels dead,. My fury stamped
them down. "'Tis Edom's blood that dyes my robes. With joyful scarlet stains; ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 28 the triumph of.htm

Importance of Small Things in Religion
... He thinks he is dealing hardly with them; and the ark is taken into Obed-edom's
house, and all their joy is suspended. You have before you now the picture. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/importance of small things in.htm

Omniscience
... Read those ancient prophecies, read what God said should be the end of Babylon and
of Nineveh; just turn to the chapter where you read of Edom's doom, or where ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/omniscience.htm

Chapter xxxvi
... so obviously correct that it has been remarked that "the chapter evidently embodies
authentic information regarding the history and ethnology of Edom" (Skinner ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm

Questions.
... How did the remnant act who were left in Judea? 46. Who was the prophet who spoke
against Edom? A. Obadiah. ... 17. Where had Edom's fell been foretold? A. Numb. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/questions.htm

Chapter xxvi
... BDB p.578 a): "away from the fertile places"away from the dew." With this
interpretation agrees the predominant impression conveyed by the land of Edom. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxvi.htm

Edom's (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Edom's (2 Occurrences). Jeremiah 49:22 See, he
will come up like an eagle in flight, stretching out his ...
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E'domites (13 Occurrences)
... Edomites, E'domites. Edom's . ... 2 Samuel 8:14 He put garrisons in Edom; throughout
all Edom put he garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. ...
/e/e'domites.htm - 9k

Edos

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Birth-pains (10 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 49:22 See, he will come up like an eagle in flight, stretching out his
wings against Bozrah: and the hearts of Edom's men of war on that day will be ...
/b/birth-pains.htm - 9k

Malachi (2 Occurrences)
... into seven divisions: (1) Malachi 1:2-5, in which Malachi shows that Yahweh still
loves Israel because their lot stands in such marked contrast to Edom's. ...
/m/malachi.htm - 21k

Warriors (75 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 49:22 See, he will come up like an eagle in flight, stretching out his
wings against Bozrah: and the hearts of Edom's men of war on that day will be ...
/w/warriors.htm - 27k

Stretching (84 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 49:22 See, he will come up like an eagle in flight, stretching out his
wings against Bozrah: and the hearts of Edom's men of war on that day will be ...
/s/stretching.htm - 32k

Tabernacle (333 Occurrences)
... the Mosaic tabernacle has been maintained on the following grounds: (a) that had
it been so, David, when he fetched up the ark from Obed-edom's house, would ...
/t/tabernacle.htm - 101k

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