And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.
And he said, 'Which route should we take to attack?' And he answered, 'The route that goes through the wilderness of Edom.'
The writer is showing how King Jehoshaphat suggested taking a specific military route through the desert region of Edom for their campaign.
📚 Historical Context
In 2 Kings 3, the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom had formed an alliance to attack Moab, which had rebelled against Israel after the death of King Ahab. King Joram of Israel was seeking advice on the best route for their military campaign, reflecting the strategic challenges of ancient Near Eastern warfare. They chose the wilderness of Edom, a desolate area southeast of Judah, as it offered a less direct but potentially surprising path to outmaneuver their enemies.
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