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A person from Edom — the nation descended from Esau, Jacob's twin brother
The Edomites lived southeast of Israel in the mountainous region of Seir. Despite being Israel's close relatives, the two nations were frequently in conflict throughout the Old Testament.
The Wrong Person Was Watching
1 Samuel 21:7Doeg's identity as an Edomite marks him as an outsider within Israel's religious community, yet he is present at Nob and becomes the witness whose report will trigger a devastating royal retaliation.
The Man Who Spoke Up for the Wrong Reasons
1 Samuel 22:9-10Doeg's identity as an Edomite — a foreigner, a descendant of Esau — is noted here, marking him as an outsider who leverages insider information to gain favor with a desperate king.
A Victory That Became a Problem
2 Kings 14:7The Edomites are the people Amaziah defeats in the Valley of Salt — ten thousand killed, their fortress city captured — a victory that inflates Amaziah's confidence to dangerous levels.
When Marriage Pulls a King Off Course
2 Kings 8:16-24The Edomites are the rebel force that surrounded Jehoram's army at Zair — and despite his nighttime breakout attempt, they successfully threw off Judah's control and won their independence.
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