KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This refers to King Amaziah of Judah's campaign against Edom around 790 BC. The Valley of Salt was likely near the Dead Sea, and Selah (meaning 'rock') was probably the fortress city of Petra. Edom had been a longtime enemy of Israel and Judah, often taking advantage of Judah's weaknesses to raid and rebel.
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