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Joab, his army commander, had stayed to bury some of the Israelite soldiers who had died in battle. While there, they killed every male in Edom. <a href="/esv/1_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> For when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army went up to bury the slain, he struck down every male in Edom <a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a> For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom; <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a> For it happened, when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army had gone up to bury the slain, after he had killed every male in Edom <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For it came about, when David was in Edom and Joab the commander of the army had gone up to bury those killed in battle, and had struck and killed every male in Edom <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> For it came about, when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army had gone up to bury the slain, and had struck down every male in Edom <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For it came about, when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army had gone up to bury the slain, and had struck down every male in Edom <a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army had gone up to bury the slain, and had struck down every male in Edom <a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For it came about, when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army had gone up to bury those killed [in battle] and had struck down every male in Edom <a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. <a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, and had smitten every male in Edom <a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, and had smitten every male in Edom; <a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When David had conquered Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, went to bury those killed in battle and killed every male in Edom. <a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> During David's military campaign against Edom, when his army commander Joab had gone out to bury the dead, he killed every male in Edom. <a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. <a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a> During David's campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For it happened, when David had conquered Edom, and Joab the commander of the army was gone up to bury the slain, and had struck every male in Edom <a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host had gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom; <a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a> For when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the army had gone up to bury the slain, and had struck every male in Edom <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it comes to pass, in David’s being with Edom, in the going up of Joab head of the host to bury the slain, that he strikes every male in Edom— <a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it cometh to pass, in David's being with Edom, in the going up of Joab head of the host to bury the slain, that he smiteth every male in Edom -- <a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be in David's being in Edom, and in Joab the chief of the army going up, he came to bury the slain, and he will strike every male in Edom;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For when David was in Edom, and Joab the general of the army was gone up to bury them that were slain, and had killed every male in Edom, <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For when David was in Idumea, Joab, the leader of the military, had ascended to bury those who had been killed, and he had killed every male in Idumea. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Earlier, when David had conquered Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while going to bury the slain, killed every male in Edom. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army went up to bury the dead, he killed every male in Edom<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For when David destroyed Edom, and Joab the commander of the army went up to bury the slain, he slew every male in Edom <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when David desolated Edom, when Yuab General of the army went up to bury the slain and he killed every male in Edom<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, and had smitten every male in Edom-- <a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it happened, that while David was utterly destroying Edom, while Joab captain of the host was going to bury the dead, when they slew every male in Idumaea; <a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4367" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Hadad's Return</a> 14Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. 15<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Earlier,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">when David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: bih·yō·wṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">in Edom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commander</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ba·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">had gone</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: lə·qab·bêr (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">to bury</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2491.htm" title="2491: ha·ḥă·lā·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Pierced, polluted. From chalal; pierced; figuratively, polluted.">the dead</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and had struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: zā·ḵār (N-ms) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">male</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: be·’ĕ·ḏō·wm (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">in Edom.</a> 16Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13-14</a> And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12-13</a> Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm">2 Samuel 10:16-19</a> Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. / When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">1 Chronicles 19:16-19</a> When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. / When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">2 Samuel 8:3-6</a> David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. / When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">1 Chronicles 18:3-6</a> As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. / When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. ... <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">2 Samuel 10:9-14</a> When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10-15</a> When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ... <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">2 Samuel 10:1-8</a> Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">1 Chronicles 19:1-9</a> Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-2</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-2</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">2 Samuel 10:15</a> When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they regrouped. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">1 Chronicles 19:16</a> When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. <a href="/2_samuel/8-5.htm">2 Samuel 8:5-6</a> When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;when David<a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.<a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12,13</a> Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand… <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1</a> To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.after he had<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a> And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.<a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a> And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.<a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Numbers 24:18,19</a> And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly… every male<a href="/numbers/31-17.htm">Numbers 31:17</a> Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-23.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-16.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">Male</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-29.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-32.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-34.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-14.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm">Male</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-26.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-24.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-10.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 11</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Solomon's wives and concubines</a> 4. <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">In his old age they draw him to idolatry</a> 9. <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">God threatens him,</a> 14. <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Rezon, who reigned in Damascus</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Earlier, when David was in Edom This phrase refers to a time during King David's reign when he was involved in military campaigns. Edom, located to the south of the Kingdom of Israel, was a frequent adversary of Israel. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, which adds a layer of familial tension to their conflicts. David's presence in Edom suggests a period of military activity aimed at subduing this neighboring nation, which was strategically important due to its control of trade routes and resources.Joab the commander of the army Joab was a key military leader under King David, known for his loyalty and effectiveness in battle, though also for his ruthlessness. As David's nephew, Joab held significant influence and was often involved in executing David's military strategies. His actions in Edom reflect his role as a decisive and sometimes brutal enforcer of David's policies.had gone to bury the dead This indicates a customary practice of honoring fallen soldiers by ensuring they received a proper burial. In the context of ancient Near Eastern warfare, burying the dead was an important ritual, reflecting respect for the deceased and adherence to cultural norms. It also suggests the aftermath of a significant battle or series of skirmishes in Edom.and had struck down every male in Edom This phrase highlights the severity of Joab's campaign in Edom. The complete destruction of the male population was a common practice in ancient warfare to prevent future retaliation and to weaken the enemy's ability to recover. This action fulfilled David's strategic objectives but also set the stage for future hostilities, as seen in the ongoing enmity between Israel and Edom. This act of violence can be compared to other biblical instances where entire populations were targeted, reflecting the harsh realities of ancient conflicts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and his heart for God. His reign is marked by both triumphs and personal failures. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of David's army, known for his loyalty to David but also for his ruthless and sometimes morally questionable actions. 3. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> A nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. Historically, Edom had a contentious relationship with Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_burial_of_the_dead.htm">The Burial of the Dead</a> This event refers to the aftermath of a battle where Joab went to bury the dead, which was a customary practice to honor fallen soldiers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_striking_down_of_every_male_in_edom.htm">The Striking Down of Every Male in Edom</a> This was a military campaign led by Joab, resulting in the decimation of the male population in Edom, which had long-term implications for Israel-Edom relations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin_and_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Sin and Disobedience</a> The conflict with Edom can be seen as part of the broader account of Israel's struggles due to disobedience to God. Reflect on how personal and national disobedience can lead to conflict and strife. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Joab's actions, while effective militarily, raise questions about the morality of leadership decisions. Consider the importance of ethical leadership and the impact of decisions on others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a> Despite human actions, God's overarching plan is at work. Trust in God's sovereignty even when circumstances seem chaotic or unjust. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reconciliation.htm">The Importance of Reconciliation</a> The ongoing conflict between Israel and Edom highlights the need for reconciliation and peace. Seek ways to reconcile with those with whom you have conflicts. <a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_our_actions.htm">The Legacy of Our Actions</a> Joab's actions had long-term consequences for Israel. Reflect on how your actions today can impact future generations.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) The war here described is briefly noted, with some differences of detail, in <a href="/context/2_samuel/8-12.htm" title="Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.">2Samuel 8:12-14</a>, <a href="/context/1_chronicles/18-11.htm" title="Them also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.">1Chronicles 18:11-13</a>, and Psalms 60 (title and <a href="/1_kings/11-8.htm" title="And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed to their gods.">1Kings 11:8</a>). It is there closely connected with the great struggle with the Syrians, and the victory is ascribed in one record to Joab, in the other to Abishai. Here David himself is described as taking part in the war--perhaps completing the conquest, as in the war with Ammon, after it had been successfully begun by Joab (<a href="/context/2_samuel/12-26.htm" title="And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.">2Samuel 12:26-31</a>). (Instead of "David was in Edom," the LXX. and other versions read "David destroyed Edom," by a slight variation of the Hebrew text.) The war was evidently one of ruthless extermination of "every male," except those who fled the country, or found refuge in its rocky fastnesses, and was carried on by systematic ravage under the command of Joab. How it was provoked we do not know; for we have no previous notice of Edom since the time of the Exodus, except a reference to war against it in the days of Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm" title="So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and wherever he turned himself, he vexed them.">1Samuel 14:47</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - For it came to pass, when David was in Edom [<a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a>. But the text is peculiar. Instead of "in Edom" we have "with Edom," את־אדם, unless we take את to be the mark of the accusative, which, however, there is no verb to govern. Keil interprets, "When David had to do with Edom." Bahr refers to <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5</a>, and <a href="/genesis/19-4.htm">Genesis 19:4</a>, but they are not strictly parallel, and it is possible that the text is slightly corrupt, as the LXX., Syr., and Arab. must have had בהכות instead of בהיות before them "when David smote Edom." The LXX., e.g., reads ἐν τῷ ἐξολοθρεῦσαι κ.τ.λ. It was only vicariously, however, that David smote Edom, or was in Edom. According to <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>, Abishai slew 18,000 Edomites, while <a href="/psalms/60.htm">Psalm 60</a>. (title) represents Joab as having slain 12,000 at the same time and place. The two brothers were both in high command, or Abishal may have been detailed by Joab to this service], and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain [The commentators generally are agreed that these are the Israelites slain by the Edomites during an invasion of Israel, and not either the Edomites or Israelites slain in the valley of Salt], after he had smitten [rather, that he smote. This is the apodosis] every male in Edom. [This is, of course, hyperbolical (cf. "all Israel" below). It is clear that the whole Edomite nation did not perish. The words point to a terrible slaughter (cf. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">1 Chronicles 18:13</a>) among the men of war. Possibly the cruelties of the Edomites (compare <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a>; <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-14</a>) had provoked this act of retribution, as to which see <a href="/deuteronomy/20-13.htm">Deuteronomy 20:13</a>.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Earlier, וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be when David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse was בִּֽהְי֤וֹת (bih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be in Edom, אֱד֔וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment Joab יוֹאָב֙ (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites the commander שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army הַצָּבָ֔א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign had gone בַּעֲל֗וֹת (ba·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively to bury לְקַבֵּ֖ר (lə·qab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter the dead הַחֲלָלִ֑ים (ha·ḥă·lā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Pierced, polluted and had struck down וַיַּ֥ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every male זָכָ֖ר (zā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> Remembered, a male in Edom. בֶּאֱדֽוֹם׃ (be·’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:15 For it happened when David was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>