1 Kings 11:15

New English Translation

During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom.

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

and the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

Genesis 27:40

You will live by your sword but you will serve your brother. When you grow restless, you will tear off his yoke from your neck.”

2 Samuel 8:13

David became famous when he returned from defeating the Arameans in the Valley of Salt, he defeated 18,000 in all.

2 Samuel 8:14

He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.

1 Kings 11:14

The Lord brought against Solomon an enemy, Hadad the Edomite, a descendant of the Edomite king.

1 Kings 11:16

For six months Joab and the entire Israelite army stayed there until they had exterminated every male in Edom.

Psalm 108:10

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

Psalm 60:1

O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us!

Numbers 31:17

Now therefore kill every boy, and kill every woman who has had sexual intercourse with a man.

Numbers 31:7

They fought against the Midianites, as the Lord commanded Moses, and they killed every male.

Deuteronomy 20:13

The Lord your God will deliver it over to you and you must kill every single male by the sword.