Overview
Sela was an ancient Edomite city, likely located in the mountainous region south of the Dead Sea. King Amaziah of Judah conquered it during his reign, demonstrating Judah's military strength. The city's name derives from Hebrew words meaning rock or cliff, suggesting a naturally fortified location.
Key Scriptures
"He killed ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt and took Sela by war, and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this day" (2 Kings 14:7, ESV).
"Send the lamb to the ruler of the land, from Sela, by way of the desert, to the mount of the daughter of Zion" (Isaiah 16:1, ESV).
Application
Sela reminds us that God empowers His people to overcome obstacles and that earthly victories, while significant, ultimately depend on His sovereignty and purpose.
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