Years before, David had defeated Edom. 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.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This verse provides additional details about David's conquest of Edom (see marginal references). Joab was left behind, or sent, to complete the sub…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The events recorded in this section belong, at least in part, to the early years of the reign of Solomon, when the deaths of the warlike David and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For it came to pass, when David was in Edom Fighting with the Edomites, and subduing them, and putting garrisons in the land, ([Ref…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

While Solomon kept close to God and to his duty, there was no enemy to give him uneasiness; but here we have an account of two. If God is against u…