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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Striking Down of Every Male in Edom</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_striking_down_of_every_male_in_edom.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_kings/11-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/striking.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Striking Down of Every Male in Edom</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_stress_of_battle.htm" title="The Stress of Battle">◄</a> The Striking Down of Every Male in Edom <a href="/topical/t/the_striking_of_the_shepherd.htm" title="The Striking of the Shepherd">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The event known as the "Striking Down of Every Male in Edom" is a significant episode in the biblical narrative, reflecting the complex and often hostile relations between Israel and Edom. This event is primarily recorded in the Old Testament, specifically in the historical books that detail the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>The account of the striking down of every male in Edom is found in <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15-16</a>. The passage describes a military campaign led by King David's general, Joab, against the Edomites. The Berean Standard Bible states:<br><br><i>"While Joab and all Israel were staying there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom, Joab and all Israel remained there for six months, until he had killed every male in Edom."</i> (<a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15-16</a>)<br><br>This campaign was part of David's broader military efforts to secure Israel's borders and establish dominance over neighboring nations. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, had a long-standing enmity with the Israelites, descendants of Jacob, Esau's brother. This animosity is rooted in the familial conflict between Esau and Jacob, as recorded in Genesis.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance</b><br><br>The striking down of every male in Edom is significant for several reasons. Historically, it demonstrates the military might and strategic prowess of David's kingdom. By subduing Edom, David secured the southern border of Israel, ensuring peace and stability for his reign and facilitating the expansion of his kingdom.<br><br>Theologically, this event is often viewed through the lens of divine justice and the fulfillment of prophetic words. The Edomites had frequently opposed Israel, and their subjugation is seen as a manifestation of God's judgment against them. The prophet Obadiah later prophesies against Edom, highlighting their pride and violence against their brother Jacob (<a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-14</a>).<br><br><b>Joab's Role</b><br><br>Joab, the commander of David's army, played a crucial role in this campaign. Known for his military acumen and loyalty to David, Joab's actions in Edom were decisive and brutal. His six-month campaign ensured the complete subjugation of the Edomites, reflecting the harsh realities of ancient Near Eastern warfare.<br><br><b>Edom's Subsequent History</b><br><br>Despite this devastating blow, Edom continued to exist as a nation and later regained some measure of independence. The Edomites are mentioned in various biblical texts, often in the context of their continued hostility towards Israel. Their eventual downfall is prophesied in several prophetic books, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The striking down of every male in Edom is a testament to the turbulent and often violent history between Israel and its neighbors. It underscores the themes of divine justice, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the complex interplay of familial and national relationships in the biblical narrative.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/striking.htm">Striking</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/string-music.htm">String-music (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/archery.htm">Archery</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stringed.htm">Stringed (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/open.htm">Open (586 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/loop.htm">Loop</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rope.htm">Rope (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/maskil.htm">Maskil (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bow.htm">Bow 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