Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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;

Every male

Bible References

When david

2 Samuel 8:14
He erected garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subservient to David, while the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
1 Chronicles 18:12
Zeruiah's son Abishai killed 18,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley.
Psalm 60:1
God, you have cast us off; you have breached our defenses and you have become enraged. Return to us!

After he had

Genesis 25:23
"Two nations are in your womb," the LORD responded, "and two separate people will emerge. One people will be the stronger, and the older one will serve the younger."
Genesis 27:40
By your sword you'll live; but you'll serve your brother. But when you've become restless, you'll break off his yoke from your neck."
Numbers 24:18
Edom will be a conquered nation and Seir will be Israel's defeated foe, while Israel performs valiantly.
Deuteronomy 20:13
The LORD your God will deliver it into your control, and you must execute every male.
Malachi 1:2
"I've loved you," says the LORD. "But you ask, "How have you loved us?'

Every male

Numbers 31:17
You are to kill every male child and every woman who has had sexual relations with a man.

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