The Edomite Stronghold of Sela - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 30, 2024 · Located just 3 miles north of the Edomite capital of Bozrah (modern Buseirah) in the rugged highlands of southern Jordan is an imposing natural rock fortress that still carries the name es-Sela.
The Edomites: From Esau to Edom to Idumea to Extinction 2006BC …
Edom was an organized nation headed by a king at the time of the exodus in 1446 BC. Edom did not exist as a nation until about 700 BC.
Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible?
Jun 20, 2024 · When the kingdoms of Israel and Judah controlled the land of Canaan, the kingdoms of Ammon, Moab and Edom ruled east of the Jordan. Although the Bible offers information about these three Iron Age kingdoms, recent archaeological discoveries are bringing to light a fuller picture of them.
Edom and the Land of Seir – Bible Mapper Atlas
Feb 25, 2024 · To be clear, the biblical accounts consistently affirm that the nation of Edom (the descendants of Esau) occupied the eastern side of the Arabah and even had their own rulers before the Israelites had kings (Genesis 36), as shown on this map.
Edom - Wikipedia
Edom (/ ˈ iː d ə m /; [2] [3] Edomite: 𐤀𐤃𐤌 ʾDM; Hebrew: אֱדוֹם ʾĔḏōm, lit.: "red"; Akkadian: 𒌑𒁺𒈪 Údumi, 𒌑𒁺𒈬 Údumu; [4] Ancient Egyptian: jdwmꜥ) [5] was an ancient kingdom in Transjordan, located between Moab to the northeast, the Arabah to the west, and the Arabian Desert to the south and east. [6]
Genesis 36:20 Commentaries: These are the sons of Seir the …
They were, as the name Horite, from chor, a hole or cavern, imports a race of troglodytes or cavemen, who dwelt in the sandstone and limestone eaves with which the land of Edom abounds. The cave palaces, temples, and tombs that have been excavated in Mount Seir are still astonishing in their grandeur.
Edom and the Edomites: Bible Story and Symbolism - Christianity
Sep 7, 2022 · Edom was a biblical empire primarily related to Esau and his offspring. The Edomites were connected to the Israelites through Jacob, the father of the brothers Jacob and Esau. They are also known as Idumeans, as Idumea was used by the Greeks and Romans for the country of Edom.
Once Considered 'Simple,' the Ancient Edomites Were Actually Tech …
Sep 23, 2019 · The Edomites, an ancient kingdom derided in biblical texts as simple, have been underestimated for thousands of years, according to a new paper from a team of archaeologists.
Jordan, where John baptized Jesus; Lot’s Cave, where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah; Madaba, home of a stunning mosaic map of the Holy Land; the lands of the ancient kingdoms of Ammon, Moab and Edom, and many more. We’ve put together this e-book of articles on ancient Jordan to introduce ...
Petra the Ancient City - AllAboutArchaeology.org
The mountains of Edom still abound with caves, temples, and houses cut in the side of the mountain surrounding Petra. The Edomites built almost impregnable fortresses in the canyons and gorges of these mountains. The magnificent ruins at Petra attest to the greatness which Edom once knew.