History of the Conflict Between Israel and Edom

The nation of Israel descended from Jacob; the nation of Edom descended from Esau

Genesis 25:23

Jacob and Esau struggled in their mother's womb

Genesis 25:19-26

Esau sold his birthright and blessing to Jacob

Genesis 25:29-34

Edom refused to let the Israelites pass through its land

Numbers 20:14-22

Israel's kings had constant conflict with Edom.

 

Saul

1 Samuel 14:47

David

2 Samuel 8:13, 14

Solomon

1 Kings 11:14-22

Jehoram

2 Kings 8:20-22;
2 Chronicles 21:8ff

Ahaz

2 Chronicles 28:16

Edom urged Babylon to destroy Jerusalem

Psalm 137:7