He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.
He killed ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt and captured the city of Selah in battle, renaming it Joktheel, which it is still called today.
This verse describes King Amaziah of Judah's military victory over the Edomites, where he defeated ten thousand enemies and conquered their stronghold city.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom period of ancient Israel, around the 8th century BC, King Amaziah of Judah sought to strengthen his rule by waging war against the Edomites, who were longstanding enemies descended from Esau and had rebelled against Judah. He achieved a decisive victory by defeating 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt, a strategic location near the Dead Sea, and captured the fortified city of Sela, renaming it Joktheel to commemorate his success. This event reflects the ongoing territorial conflicts and power dynamics in the region, as Judah struggled to maintain its borders amid internal and external threats.
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