Bible Dictionary
Edom
Edom was the name given to Esau and to the mountainous land settled by his descendants southeast of Judah. The Edomites were related to Israel but frequently opposed the Israelites and were the subject of numerous prophetic judgments.
Biblical Usage
Edom was closely related to Israel through Esau but repeatedly opposed Israel. Edom refused Israel passage during the Exodus, fought Israelite kings, joined the Chaldeans against Jerusalem, and became the subject of many prophetic judgments.
Scripture References
Genesis 25:30
Isaiah 34:5
Isaiah 34:6
Ezekiel 35:15
Genesis 32:3
Genesis 36:16
1 Kings 9:26
2 Kings 14:7
Isaiah 63:1
Deuteronomy 2:12
2 Kings 8:20
2 Chronicles 28:17
Numbers 20:14-21
2 Samuel 8:14
2 Chronicles 25:11
2 Chronicles 25:12
2 Kings 16:6
Jeremiah 27:3
Jeremiah 27:6
Jeremiah 49:7-18
Ezekiel 25:13
Ezekiel 35:1-15
Joel 3:19
Amos 1:11
Malachi 1:3
Malachi 1:4
Genesis 36
Genesis 36:11
Joshua 15:17