Edomites are descendants of Edom, or Esau. An ancient people who were enemies of the Israelites/Jacob. During the days of Abraham, the region which later became the home of the Edomites was occupied by more than one tribe of non-Israelite peoples. When Esau moved to this region with his family and possessions, the Horites already lived in the land. - Gen. 36:20 -

Edom and Israel/Jacob after Kadesh Barnea. After the years of wilderness wandering, Moses wanted to lead Israel northward to Canaan across Edom into Moab. The king of Edom, however, refused them passage - Num. 20:14-21 - forcing them to bypass Edom and Moab through the desert to the east. - Judg. 11:17-18 -

Later in the journey northward to Abel Acacia Grove in the plains of Moab across from Jericho - Num. 33:44-49 - Balaam prophesied that Israel would one day possess Edom. - "Edom becomes a conquered land; a conquered land is Seir" - Num. 24:18 -

From the Conquest Until the Division. In dividing the land of Canaan after the conquest, Joshua established Judah's border to the west of the Dead Sea and to the border of Edom. Josh. 15:1,21 - During the reign of Saul (first king of Israel) fought against Edom. - 1 Sam. 14:47 - But Edomites at times served in Saul's army. - 1 Sam. 21:7; 22:9 -

But king David (king of Israel) conquered Edom, along with a number of other adjacent countries, and stationed troops in the land. - 2 Sam. 8:13-14 - In later years, king Solomon promoted the building of a port on the northern coast of the Red Sea in Edomite territory. He also built a smeltery nearby as a significant part of his developing copper industry. - 1 Kin. 9:26-29 -

After the Division. During the time of the Divided Kingdom, a number of hostile encounters occurred between the nations of Judah or Israel and Edom. During Jehoshaphat's reign, Edomites raided Judah but were turned back. - 2 Chr. 20:1,8 - An attempt to reopen the port at Ezion Geber failed - 1 Kin. 22:48 - and the Edomites joined forces with those of Judah in Jehoshaphat's move to put down the rebellion of Mesha of Moab. - 2 Kin. 3:4-5 -

During the reign of Joram, Edom freed herself of Judah's control - 2 Kin. 8:20-22 - but again came under Judah's control when Amaziah assaulted and captured Sela, their capital city. Edom became a vassal state of Assyria, beginning about 736 B.C.

Edom the Place of the Nabateans. After the downfall of Judah in 586 B.C., Edom rejoiced. - Ps. 137:7 - Edomites settled in southern Judah as far north as Hebron, Nabateans occupied old Edom beginning in the third century B.C., continuing their civilization well into the first century A.D. During the period from about 400-100 B.C., Judas Maccabeus subdued the Edomites and they are forced, to be circumcised and then made them a part of the Jewish people. The Herod family of New Testament times was of Edomite stock.

Since no written Edomite records have been found, knowledge of the Edomites comes mainly from the Sacred Scripture/Holy Bible, archaeological excavations of their ancient cities, and references to Edom in Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian sources.

Israel/Jacob left with his possessions, and reached Beersheba. There he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. God spoke to Israel/Jacob in a vision at night, 'Jacob, Jacob' he said, 'I am here' God replied. 'I am God, the God of your father' God continued, 'Do not be afraid of going down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there. - Gen. 46:1-3 -

These are the names of Israel's sons who came to Egypt, (Jacob's family) - Gen. 46:8-27 - Joseph, the 11th son of Jacob/Israel. - Gen. 30:24 - Joseph was sold into slavery and later rose to an important position in the Egyptian government. The account of Joseph's life is found in Genesis chapter 37 to 50.

Joseph was the first child of Rachel - Gen. 30:24 - and his father's favorite son - Gen. 37:31 - This is most clearly shown........

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

I have through years of reading, pondering, reflecting and contemplating, the 3 things that last; FAITH . HOPE . LOVE and I would like to made available my sharing from the many thinkers, authors, scholars and theologians whose ideas and thoughts I have borrowed. God be with them always. Amen!

I STILL HAVE MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR YOU NOW. BUT WHEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH COMES, HE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE COMPLETE TRUTH, SINCE HE WILL NOT BE SPEAKING AS FROM HIMSELF, BUT WILL SAY ONLY WHAT HE HAS LEARNT; AND HE WILL TELL YOU OF THE THINGS TO COME.

HE WILL GLORIFY ME, SINCE ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. EVERYTHING THE FATHER HAS IS MINE; THAT IS WHY I SAID: ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. - JOHN 16:12-15 -