2 Kings 14:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

While Amaziah was king, he killed 10,000 Edomite soldiers in Salt Valley. He captured the town of Sela and renamed it Joktheel, which is still its name.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:13

David fought the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed 18,000 of their soldiers. When he returned, he built a monument.

1 Chronicles 18:12

Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated the Edomite army in Salt Valley and killed 18,000 of their troops.

Psalm 60:1

You, God, are angry with us! We are rejected and crushed. Make us strong again!

Isaiah 16:1

Send lambs as gifts to the ruler of the land. Send them across the desert from Sela to Mount Zion.

2 Kings 14:10

Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. Go ahead and celebrate—but stay at home. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed.

Jeremiah 49:16

Pride tricks you into thinking that other nations look at you with fear. You live along the cliffs and high in the mountains like the eagles, but I am the Lord, and I will bring you down.

Obadiah 1:3

You live in a mountain fortress, because your pride makes you feel safe from attack, but you are mistaken.

2 Samuel 8:14

David left soldiers all through Edom, and the people of Edom had to accept him as their ruler. Wherever David went, the Lord helped him.