Edom Region

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.

1. Patriarchal~1900 BC

   Esau settles in the hill country of Seir (Edom)

   GEN 36:8

2. Exodus~1400 BC

   Edom refuses Israel passage through their land

   NUM 20:14-21

3. United Kingdom~1000 BC

   David conquers Edom

   2SA 8:14

4. Exile586 BC

   Edom rejoices at Jerusalem's fall; Obadiah prophesies judgment

   OBA 1:1-21