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Edomites

The Edomites were descendants of Esau who occupied the region southeast of the Dead Sea and were frequently at odds with Israel. Scripture records God's judgment against Edom for their pride, violence, and hostility toward God's people.

Overview

Edom was a nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, and occupied territory in what is now southern Jordan. The Edomites maintained a complicated relationship with Israel marked by conflict and enmity. Throughout Scripture, God pronounced judgment against Edom for their violence and refusal to help Israel in times of need.

Key Scriptures

"Thus says the Lord GOD: Because Edom acted revengefully against the house of Judah and has grievously offended in taking vengeance on them..." (Ezekiel 25:12, ESV)

"And I will lay My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel. Therefore they will act in Edom according to My anger and according to My wrath" (Ezekiel 25:14, NASB)

"Thus says the Lord GOD to Mount Seir: Behold, I am against you, and I will stretch out My hand against you and make you a desolation and a waste" (Ezekiel 35:3, NIV)

Application

Believers should recognize that God judges nations and individuals who persistently oppose His people and reject His authority, reminding us of His ultimate justice and sovereignty.

✦ Scripture References 40 references
Ezekiel 25:12 Ezekiel 25:13 Ezekiel 25:14 Ezekiel 35:3 Ezekiel 35:4 Ezekiel 35:5 Ezekiel 35:6 Ezekiel 35:7 Ezekiel 35:8 Ezekiel 35:9 Ezekiel 35:10 2 Kings 14:5 2 Kings 14:6 2 Kings 14:7 2 Chronicles 25:11 2 Chronicles 25:12 Genesis 36:9 Genesis 36:10 Genesis 36:11 Genesis 36:12 Genesis 36:13 Genesis 36:14 Genesis 36:15 Genesis 36:16 Genesis 36:17 Genesis 36:18 Genesis 36:19 Genesis 36:20 Genesis 36:21 Genesis 36:22 Genesis 36:23 Genesis 36:24 Genesis 36:25 Genesis 36:26 Genesis 36:27 Genesis 36:28 Genesis 36:29 Genesis 36:30 Genesis 36:31 Genesis 36:32
✦ Topical Scripture Breakdown 143 verses
A Jewish prophet in Babylon denounces
Ezekiel 25:12 Ezekiel 25:13 Ezekiel 25:14 Ezekiel 35:3 Ezekiel 35:4 Ezekiel 35:5 Ezekiel 35:6 Ezekiel 35:7 Ezekiel 35:8 Ezekiel 35:9 Ezekiel 35:10
Amaziah, king of Judah, invades the territory of
2 Chronicles 25:11 2 Chronicles 25:12 2 Kings 14:5 2 Kings 14:6 2 Kings 14:7
Dukes of
1 Chronicles 1:51 1 Chronicles 1:52 1 Chronicles 1:53 1 Chronicles 1:54 Genesis 36:9 Genesis 36:10 Genesis 36:11 Genesis 36:12 Genesis 36:13 Genesis 36:14 Genesis 36:15 Genesis 36:16 Genesis 36:17 Genesis 36:18 Genesis 36:19 Genesis 36:20 Genesis 36:21 Genesis 36:22 Genesis 36:23 Genesis 36:24 Genesis 36:25 Genesis 36:26 Genesis 36:27 Genesis 36:28 Genesis 36:29 Genesis 36:30 Genesis 36:31 Genesis 36:32 Genesis 36:33 Genesis 36:34 Genesis 36:35 Genesis 36:36 Genesis 36:37 Genesis 36:38 Genesis 36:39 Genesis 36:40 Genesis 36:41 Genesis 36:42 Genesis 36:43
Join Babylon in war against the Israelites
Amos 1:9 Amos 1:10 Amos 1:11 Obadiah 1:11 Obadiah 1:12 Obadiah 1:13 Obadiah 1:14 Obadiah 1:15 Obadiah 1:16
Kings of
1 Chronicles 1:43 1 Chronicles 1:44 1 Chronicles 1:45 1 Chronicles 1:46 1 Chronicles 1:47 1 Chronicles 1:48 1 Chronicles 1:49 1 Chronicles 1:50 Genesis 36:31 Genesis 36:32 Genesis 36:33 Genesis 36:34 Genesis 36:35 Genesis 36:36 Genesis 36:37 Genesis 36:38 Genesis 36:39
Land of
Deuteronomy 2:4 Deuteronomy 2:5
Prophecies concerning
Ezekiel 25:12 Ezekiel 25:13 Ezekiel 25:14 Ezekiel 32:29 Ezekiel 32:30 Ezekiel 35:1 Ezekiel 35:2 Ezekiel 35:3 Ezekiel 35:4 Genesis 27:37 Genesis 27:38 Genesis 27:39 Genesis 27:40 Isaiah 21:11 Isaiah 21:12 Isaiah 63:1 Isaiah 63:2 Isaiah 63:3 Isaiah 63:4 Jeremiah 9:25 Jeremiah 9:26 Jeremiah 27:1 Jeremiah 27:2 Jeremiah 27:3 Jeremiah 27:4 Jeremiah 27:5 Jeremiah 27:6 Jeremiah 27:7 Jeremiah 27:8 Jeremiah 27:9 Jeremiah 27:10 Jeremiah 27:11 Jeremiah 49:7 Jeremiah 49:8 Jeremiah 49:9 Jeremiah 49:10 Jeremiah 49:11 Jeremiah 49:12 Jeremiah 49:13 Jeremiah 49:14 Jeremiah 49:15 Jeremiah 49:16 Jeremiah 49:17 Jeremiah 49:18 Jeremiah 49:19 Jeremiah 49:20 Jeremiah 49:21 Jeremiah 49:22 Lamentations 4:21 Lamentations 4:22
Refuse to the Israelites passage through their country
Numbers 20:18 Numbers 20:19 Numbers 20:20 Numbers 20:21
Revolt in the days of Joram
2 Chronicles 21:8 2 Chronicles 21:9 2 Chronicles 21:10 2 Kings 8:20 2 Kings 8:21 2 Kings 8:22
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