About Edom
Edom was the mountainous region south of the Dead Sea, inhabited by the descendants of Esau (also called Edom). The Edomites were relatives of Israel but often hostile. The prophet Obadiah pronounced judgment against Edom for their treatment of Judah during Jerusalem's fall.
History of Edom
Notable Characters in Edom
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Biblical Significance of Edom
Edom, meaning 'red,' was the land of Esau's descendants in the rugged mountains south of the Dead Sea. Though brothers through Jacob and Esau, Israel and Edom had a long history of conflict. Edom's refusal to let Israel pass during the Exodus set the tone. When Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC, Edom celebrated and even aided the invaders, earning the scathing prophecy of Obadiah. Edom eventually disappeared as a nation.
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