Edom
Idumea, or Edom, was annexed to the kingdom of Israel in the reign of David. While the Israelites were detained in bondage in Egypt, the Edomites became a rich and powerful nation. The Herods were Idumean.
The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, Isaac's eldest son. Edom stands also collectively for the Edomites, as well as for their country, called also Idumaea. Edom means red, a name for Esau. Esau sold his birthright for a mess of red pottage.
[08, 380, BD]
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