EDOM Edom (called also "Seir,") (Genesis 32:3); (Genesis 36:8) is the name of the country lying south of the ancient kingdom of Judah, and extending from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Akaba. It includes the ruins of Petra, and is bounded on the north by Moab. Peopled by descendants of Esau (Genesis 3... [ Continue Reading ]
AMALEK (_ See Scofield) - (Exodus 17:8). _... [ Continue Reading ]
HORITE Literally, Rock dweller.... [ Continue Reading ]
KINGS THAT REIGNED IN THE LAND OF EDOM It is characteristic of Scripture that the kings of Edom should be enumerated before the kings of Israel. The principle is stated in (1 Corinthians 15:46). First things are "natural," man's best, and always fail; second things are "spiritual," God's things, an... [ Continue Reading ]