1 Kings 11:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This happened when David was in Edom, and Joab, the commander of his army, had gone there to bury the dead soldiers after he had killed every male in Edom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes a brutal military campaign where David's army commander Joab systematically killed all the males in the nation of Edom.

📚 Historical Context

During King David's reign, Israel was engaged in military campaigns to secure its borders, including a conquest in Edom where David's army, led by his commander Joab, defeated the Edomites. Joab went to Edom not only to fight but also to bury the Israelite dead after the battle, which involved the slaughter of many, including every male in the region. This event is referenced in 1 Kings to explain the historical roots of later conflicts that arose during Solomon's rule.

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