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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.
2 Kings 14:7 — KJV
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2 Kings 14:7
King James Version (KJV)
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2 Kings 14:7
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Commentary
Commentary on 2 Kings 14:7
Theological / DevotionalHe slew of Edom. This is a brief mention of Amaziah’s war with Edom, which is treated at greater length in 2 Chronicles 25:5-13. According to that account Amaziah not only slew 10,000 of the Edomites in battle but took another 10,000 captive, who were later slain by being cast from the top of a rock.
Valley of salt. The location of this valley is not certain. Two sites have been suggested: (1) an area on the south end of the Dead Sea; (2) the Wadi el-Milh (salt) to the east of Beersheba.
Selah. Literally, “rock.” This is probably the famous region of Petra, 51 mi. (81.6 km.) south of the Dead Sea. “Petra” is the Greek name for “rock.” The capital of Edom may have been in this area at that time.
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