1 Kings 11:15

New International Reader's Version

David had fought against Edom. Joab had been the commander of the army. He had gone up to bury the dead bodies of the Israelites who had been killed in battle. At that time he had struck down all the men in Edom.

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your body. Two tribes that are now inside you will be separated. One nation will be stronger than the other. The older son will serve the younger one.”

Genesis 27:40

You will live by using the sword. And you will serve your brother. But you will grow restless. Then you will throw off the heavy load he has caused you to carry.”

2 Samuel 8:13

David returned after he had struck down 18,000 men of Edom in the Valley of Salt. He became famous for doing it.

2 Samuel 8:14

He stationed some soldiers all through Edom. The whole nation of Edom was brought under David’s rule. The Lord helped him win his battles everywhere he went.

1 Kings 11:14

Then the Lord brought an enemy against Solomon. The enemy’s name was Hadad. He was from Edom. In fact, he belonged to the royal family of Edom.

1 Kings 11:16

In fact, Joab and all the men of Israel stayed there for six months. During that time they destroyed all the men in Edom.

Psalm 108:10

Who will bring me to the city that has high walls around it? Who will lead me to the land of Edom?

Psalm 60:1

God, you have turned away from us. You have attacked us. You have been angry. Now turn back to us!

Numbers 31:17

Kill all the boys. And kill every woman who has slept with a man.

Numbers 31:7

They fought against Midian, just as the Lord had commanded Moses. They killed every man.

Deuteronomy 20:13

The Lord your God will hand it over to you. When he does, kill all the men with your swords.