Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

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 2 Ki. 3:8