EDOM
(Signifies red)
1. A name of Esau, possibly on account of his being covered with red hair GEN 25:25,30; 36:1,8,19
2. A name of the land occupied by the descendants of Esau
It extended from the Elanitic Gulf to the Red Sea, and was also called IDUMEA GEN 32:3; 36:16,17,21; JER 40:11
Noted for its wise men OBA 1:8
Sins of OBA 1:10-14
Prophecies concerning JER 25:21-23; 27:1-11; DAN 11:41
See EDOMITES
FIGURATIVE of the foes of Zion ISA 63:1
Wilderness of 2KI 3:8
