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Edom

noun

1. (in the Bible) Esau, the brother of Jacob.
2. Greek
   Idumaea,
   an ancient region between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, bordering ancient Palestine.
3. the kingdom of the Edomites
   located in this region.

/ ˈiːdəm /

noun

1. a nomadic people descended from Esau
2. the son of Esau, who was the supposed ancestor of this nation
3. the ancient kingdom of this people, situated between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba

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The kingdom -- called Edom -- was in an area that falls within the borders of modern-day Israel and Jordan and was known as a site of extensive copper mining and smelting, according to researchers.

And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through even unto the king of Edom: but they could not.

In the spring, the rabbi announced to his people that they were done with Russia, Russia was Esav and Edom, the land of Satan and the Angel of Death.

The Arad citadel was small, far-flung and on an active front, close to the border with the rival kingdom of Edom.

In the unexpected move on Wednesday, state prosecutors dropped all charges against journalists Asmamaw Hailegiorgis, Edom Kassaye and Tesfalem Waldyes, and bloggers Mahlet Fantahun and Zelalem Kibret.