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The Edomites descended from Abraham through Jacob's twin brother, Esau. In a sense, therefore, they were Israel's brothers. Therefore, Edomite land rights were to be held inviolable by the Israelites advancing through the wilderness, since God had granted Edom's descendants Mount Seir as a holding. (Deut. 2:1-8)
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∙ 8y ago1) God told them that they were not to march through Edom (Numbers ch.21). 2) The Israelites' spiritual level was not sufficient to justify disturbing their cousins the Edomites (Rabbi Nachman). That permission would come only in the end of days (Rashi commentary).
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What problem did Obadiah say that Edom had?
Ovadiah mentions Edom's overweening pride, his violence against the Israelites, and his rejoicing when the Israelites were conquered (Ovadiah ch.1).
How did God show favor to the descendants of Moab when the Israelites were entering the Promised Land?
God commanded the Israelites to avoid attacking Moab (Deuteronomy 2:9). The same holds true for Edom (ibid 2:4-5) and Ammon (ibid 2:19).
What was the country east of Israel during bible times?
At the time of the Israelites move into the Promised Land,Moab and Ammon were the nations on the eastern border of the Dead Sea. These two nations were related to the Israelites through Lot, Abraham's nephew (Gen. 19:33-38). The Israelites were not to disposes these people (Deut.2:18-19).
Why were israelites caled israelites?
Becauses colletively, they are the 12 sons of Israel (Jacob). The same is done for all peoples, ie... sons of Edom are called Edomites, etc. Today, true Christians are called spiritual Israelites and can be of any nation, kingdom, tribe of mankind.
Whom did the Israelites trade with?
With neighboring nations. The nearby peoples included: Egypt, Edom, Ammon, Moab, Midian, Ishmael, Babylonia, and Canaanites in what is now Lebanon.
Who conquered the land of Israelites?
babylon conquered and took many israelites
Whom did the ancient Israelites trade with?
With neighboring nations. The nearby peoples included: Egypt, Edom, Ammon, Moab, Midian, Ishmael, Babylonia, and Canaanites in what is now Lebanon.
What does edom mean in Hebrew?
Edom (eh-DOHM), spelled אדום, refers to an ancient country. The word is related to the Hebrew word for red. The ancient Hebrews must have thought that either the land or the people were reddish colored.
Who promised the land to the Jews?
God promised the promised land to the Israelites.
Who were the people of the land in Jesus' day?
Israelites.
Is Edom mentioned in the Bible?
In many Bible versions, Edom is mentioned over 100 times:Genesis 36:43New King James Version (NKJV) 43 Chief Magdiel, and Chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their dwelling places in the land of their possession. Esau was the father of the Edomites.Edom is usually associated with the modern nation of Turkey today.
The promised land you are referring to is the land that was promised to the Israelites when they left Egypt?
Yes.
