Also known as: Sela, Edom, Mount Seir, Bozrah
Modern name: Petra, Jordan
Edom and Petra represent the consequences of pride and hostility toward God's people. Despite their seemingly impregnable position, the Edomites were judged, fulfilling prophetic warnings about arrogance.
The rock-hewn capital of the Edomites, descendants of Esau. Carved into rose-red cliffs, Petra was a virtually impregnable fortress. The prophets Obadiah and Jeremiah pronounced judgment on Edom for its pride and cruelty toward Israel.
Edom and Petra represent the consequences of pride and hostility toward God's people. Despite their seemingly impregnable position, the Edomites were judged, fulfilling prophetic warnings about arrogance.
Latitude
30.3285°
Longitude
35.4444°
Known today as: Petra, Jordan
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