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Seir

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Seir refers both to the mountainous land of Edom occupied by Esau’s descendants and to a wooded height on Judah’s boundary. The Edomite region was first associated with the Horites.
Biblical Usage
Seir is connected with Edom, Esau’s descendants, the Horites, and the inheritance of the Edomites. Another Seir marked Judah’s boundary.
Scripture References
Genesis 36:20-30 Genesis 14:6 Genesis 32:3 Genesis 33:14 Genesis 33:16 Deuteronomy 2:4 Deuteronomy 2:22 Joshua 24:4 2 Chronicles 20:10 Isaiah 21:11 Joshua 15:10 Genesis 36:50 Genesis 36:20