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| − | '''Edom''' in the [[Bible]] is a name for [[Esau]] and his descendant nation. Esau had five sons to carry on his name. <ref>{{Bible ref|book=I Chronicles|chap=1|verses=35-37|version=NIV}}</ref> | + | '''Edom''' in the [[Bible]] is a name for [[Esau]] and his descendant nation. Esau had five sons to carry on his name.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=I Chronicles|chap=1|verses=35-37|version=NIV}}</ref> |
The nation existed as long ago as the 11th century B.C., but disappeared sometime during the Jewish-Roman Wars. The Hebrew word 'Edom' (אדם or אדום) means 'red' or 'red stuff', and is a reference to the red stew that Esau asked of [[Jacob]] in exchange for Esau's birthright.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=25|verses=29-34|version=NIV}}</ref> | The nation existed as long ago as the 11th century B.C., but disappeared sometime during the Jewish-Roman Wars. The Hebrew word 'Edom' (אדם or אדום) means 'red' or 'red stuff', and is a reference to the red stew that Esau asked of [[Jacob]] in exchange for Esau's birthright.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=25|verses=29-34|version=NIV}}</ref> | ||
| − | Edom had kings before the nation of [[Israel]]. The following is the early line of the kings of Edom: <ref>{{Bible ref|book=I Chronicles|chap=1|verses=43-50|version=NIV}}</ref> | + | Edom had kings before the nation of [[Israel]]. The following is the early line of the kings of Edom:<ref>{{Bible ref|book=I Chronicles|chap=1|verses=43-50|version=NIV}}</ref> |
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* Bela (son of [[Beor]]) | * Bela (son of [[Beor]]) | ||
* Jobah (son of Zerah) | * Jobah (son of Zerah) | ||
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* Hadad | * Hadad | ||
| − | Chiefs of Edom were: <ref>{{Bible ref|book=I Chronicles|chap=1|verses=51-53|version=NIV}}</ref> | + | Chiefs of Edom were:<ref>{{Bible ref|book=I Chronicles|chap=1|verses=51-53|version=NIV}}</ref> |
* Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram | * Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.gotquestions.org/Edomites.html Who were the Edomites?], at [[GotQuestions]]. | ||
| + | *[https://www.gotquestions.org/Edom-Obadiah.html Who/what is Edom (Obadiah 1:1, 8)?], at [[GotQuestions]]. | ||
[[Category:Ancient History]] | [[Category:Ancient History]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:33, April 15, 2017
Edom in the Bible is a name for Esau and his descendant nation. Esau had five sons to carry on his name.[1]
The nation existed as long ago as the 11th century B.C., but disappeared sometime during the Jewish-Roman Wars. The Hebrew word 'Edom' (אדם or אדום) means 'red' or 'red stuff', and is a reference to the red stew that Esau asked of Jacob in exchange for Esau's birthright.[2]
Edom had kings before the nation of Israel. The following is the early line of the kings of Edom:[3]
- Bela (son of Beor)
- Jobah (son of Zerah)
- Husham
- Hada (son of Bedad)
- Samlah
- Shaul
- Baal-Hanan (son of Acbor)
- Hadad
Chiefs of Edom were:[4]
- Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram