2 Kings 14:7

New International Reader's Version

Amaziah won the battle over 10,000 men of Edom. It happened in the Valley of Salt. During the battle he captured the town of Sela. He called it Joktheel. That’s the name it still has to this day.

Cross References

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.

2 Kings 14:10

It’s true that you have won the battle over Edom. So you are proud. Enjoy your success while you can. But stay home and enjoy it! Why ask for trouble? Why bring yourself crashing down? Why bring Judah down with you?”

1 Chronicles 18:12

Abishai struck down 18,000 men of Edom in the Valley of Salt. Abishai was the son of Zeruiah.

Psalm 60:1

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

Isaiah 16:1

People of Moab, send lambs as a gift to the ruler of Judah. Send them from Sela. Send them across the desert. Send them to Mount Zion in the city of Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 49:16

You live in the safety of the rocks. You live on top of the hills. But the terror you stir up has now turned against you. Your proud heart has tricked you. You build your nest as high as an eagle does. But I will bring you down from there,” announces the Lord.

Obadiah 1:3

You live in the safety of the rocks. You make your home high up in the mountains. But your proud heart has tricked you. So you say to yourself, ‘No one can bring me down to the ground.’

Joshua 15:38

Dilean, Mizpah, Joktheel,