Nation Descended from Esau • Patriarchs → Kingdoms
The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel). Their territory was located south of the Dead Sea in the mountainous region of Seir. Although closely related to Israel through Esau and Jacob, the Edomites often had hostile relations with Israel throughout the biblical narrative.
Father: Esau
Siblings: Israelites
Related: Esau, Jacob, Israelites, Amalekites, Ruth, Naomi
Scripture: Genesis 36:1-9, Numbers 20:14-21, 1 Samuel 14:47, 2 Kings 8:20-22, Obadiah 1:1-21