Edom and Idumea are two related but distinct terms; they relate to a historically-contiguous population but to two separate, if adjacent, territories which the Edomites/Idumeans occupied in different …

Idumea is the name given to the land controlled by the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, known as the Edomites (Genesis 25:30, 36:8). They, throughout their history, would have a troubled …

Idumea, also known as Edom, is a region of significant historical and biblical importance. It is located to the south of ancient Judah and is often associated with the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob.

Idumea refers to the region inhabited by the Edomites, descendants of Esau, located to the southeast of Israel. In biblical contexts, it often symbolizes enmity towards Israel and is mentioned in prophetic …

They were then incorporated with the Jewish nation, and their country was called by the Greeks and Romans "Idumea" (Mark iii. 8; Ptolemy, "Geography," v. 16). With Antipater began the Idumean …

Focused on the region of Idumea, this map highlights key locations and events associated with the Edomites. It provides a geographic context for the biblical narratives involving Idumea.

Feb 23, 2025 · Idumea refers to:—Idumæ´a is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Edom. It was derived from Isaac's son Edom, otherwise called Esau, the elder twin-brother of Jacob [ESAU].

Idumea or Edom in Hebrew was the region south of Judea originally inhabited by the reputed descendents of Jacob's brother Esau. Edom was periodically subjected to Judea (under David & …

Edom, Idumaea or Idumea: (red). The name Edom was given to Esau, the first‐born son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, when he sold his birthright to the latter for a meal of lentil pottage. The country …

Idumea is a later Greek form of the name Edom, an alternate name of Esau, and of the country his descendants, the Edomites, ruled. It was located south of Judea (see: EDOM). The name “Idumea” …