EDOM

–(Signifies red)

–1. A name of Esau, possibly on account of his being covered with red hair Ge 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 Ge 32:3; 36:16,17,21; Jer 40:11

.Noted for its wise men Ob 1:8

.Sins of Ob 1:10-14

.Prophecies concerning Jer 25:21-23; 27:1-11; Da 11:41

.See EDOMITES

.FIGURATIVE of the foes of Zion Isa 63:1

.Wilderness of 2Ki 3:8