Earlier, when David was at war with Edom, Joab, commander of the army, went up to bury the slain, and had struck down every male in Edom.
1 Kings 11:16 - Tree of Life Version Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 (for six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:) Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For Joab and all Israel remained there for six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom. American Standard Version (1901) (for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom); Common English Bible Joab and all the Israelites stayed there six months, until he had finished off every male in Edom. Catholic Public Domain Version And Joab remained in that place for six months, with all of Israel, until he had put to death every male in Idumea. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version (For Joab remained there six months with all Israel, till he had slain every male in Edom) |
Earlier, when David was at war with Edom, Joab, commander of the army, went up to bury the slain, and had struck down every male in Edom.
But Hadad and some Edomites, servants of his father, had fled to Egypt, while Hadad was a small boy.
They fought Midian just as Adonai had commanded Moses, and killed every male.