1 Kings 11:16
New International Version
Joab and all the Israelites stayed there for six months, until they had destroyed all the men in Edom.

New Living Translation
Joab and the army of Israel had stayed there for six months, killing them.

English Standard Version
(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom).

Berean Standard Bible
Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

King James Bible
(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)

New King James Version
(because for six months Joab remained there with all Israel, until he had cut down every male in Edom),

New American Standard Bible
(for Joab and all Israel stayed there for six months, until he had eliminated every male in Edom),

NASB 1995
(for Joab and all Israel stayed there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom),

NASB 1977
(for Joab and all Israel stayed there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom),

Legacy Standard Bible
(for Joab and all Israel stayed there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom),

Amplified Bible
(for Joab and all [the army of] Israel stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom),

Christian Standard Bible
For Joab and all Israel had remained there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For Joab and all Israel had remained there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

American Standard Version
(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom);

English Revised Version
(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom;)

GOD'S WORD® Translation
(Joab and all Israel stayed there six months until they had destroyed every male in Edom.)

International Standard Version
Joab had his entire army of Israel stay there for six months until he had eliminated every male in Edom.

Majority Standard Bible
Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

NET Bible
For six months Joab and the entire Israelite army stayed there until they had exterminated every male in Edom.

New Heart English Bible
(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom);

Webster's Bible Translation
(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)

World English Bible
(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom),
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for six months Joab abided there, and all Israel, until the cutting off of every male in Edom—

Young's Literal Translation
for six months did Joab abide there, and all Israel, till the cutting off of every male in Edom --

Smith's Literal Translation
(For six months Joab dwelt there and all Israel, till he cut off every male in Edom.)
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
(For Joab remained there six months with all Israel, till he had slain every male in Edom,)

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Joab remained in that place for six months, with all of Israel, until he had put to death every male in Idumea.

New American Bible
Joab and all Israel remained there six months until they had killed off every male in Edom.

New Revised Standard Version
(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had eliminated every male in Edom);
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
(For Joab and all Israel with him remained there six months, until he had slain every male in Edom);

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because Yuab dwelt there six months and all Israel with him until he killed every male in Edom
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
(for Joab and all Israel abode there six months in Idumaea, until he utterly destroyed every male in Idumaea;)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hadad's Return
15Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. 16 Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. 17But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 8:13-14
And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:12-13
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

2 Samuel 10:18
But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there.

1 Chronicles 19:18
But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.

2 Samuel 8:5-6
When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:5-6
When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

2 Samuel 12:26-31
Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. / Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city. / Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” ...

1 Chronicles 20:1-3
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. / Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. / David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.

2 Kings 14:7
Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.

2 Chronicles 25:11-12
Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir, / and the army of Judah also captured 10,000 men alive. They took them to the top of a cliff and threw them down so that all were dashed to pieces.

Psalm 60:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!

Psalm 108:10
Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

Isaiah 9:12
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.

Amos 1:13
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.


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1. Solomon's wives and concubines
4. In his old age they draw him to idolatry
9. God threatens him,
14. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt
23. Rezon, who reigned in Damascus
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For six months
This phrase indicates a significant period of time, suggesting a thorough and determined campaign. The Hebrew word for "months" is "חֹדֶשׁ" (chodesh), which can also imply a new moon or a renewal, symbolizing a complete cycle. The duration underscores the intensity and commitment of Joab's mission, reflecting the seriousness with which Israel pursued its military objectives. Historically, this extended campaign would have required substantial resources and planning, indicating the strategic importance of Edom to Israel.

Joab
Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was a prominent military commander under King David. His name in Hebrew, "יוֹאָב" (Yo'av), means "Yahweh is father," highlighting his connection to the divine purpose in his leadership. Joab's actions, while often ruthless, were driven by loyalty to David and the kingdom of Israel. His role in this campaign against Edom reflects his reputation as a formidable and decisive leader, tasked with securing Israel's borders and eliminating threats.

and all Israel
This phrase emphasizes the collective involvement of the nation in the campaign. "All Israel" signifies not just the military forces but the unity and support of the tribes under David's rule. The Hebrew term "כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל" (kol-Yisrael) conveys a sense of national identity and purpose. This unity was crucial for maintaining stability and asserting dominance over neighboring territories, as Israel sought to establish itself as a powerful kingdom.

remained there
The Hebrew word "יָשַׁב" (yashab) means to dwell or sit, indicating a prolonged presence. This suggests that the campaign was not a quick raid but a sustained occupation, aimed at complete control and subjugation of Edom. The strategic decision to remain highlights the importance of securing the region and preventing future insurrections.

until he had killed every male
This phrase reflects the brutal reality of ancient warfare, where total annihilation of the male population was sometimes pursued to prevent future retaliation. The Hebrew word for "killed" is "הִכָּה" (hikah), meaning to strike or smite, indicating a decisive and forceful action. This harsh measure underscores the severity of the conflict and the lengths to which Israel went to ensure its security and dominance.

in Edom
Edom, located to the south of Israel, was a significant neighboring nation with historical enmity towards Israel. The Hebrew name "אֱדוֹם" (Edom) is associated with Esau, Jacob's brother, symbolizing a longstanding familial and national rivalry. The campaign against Edom was not only a military endeavor but also a fulfillment of prophetic tensions between the descendants of Jacob and Esau. The subjugation of Edom was crucial for Israel's control over trade routes and regional influence.

Verse 16. - For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel [i.e., the entire army, as in 1 Kings 16:16, 17], until he had cut off every male in Edom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Joab
יוֹאָ֖ב (yō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

had stayed
יָֽשַׁב־ (yā·šaḇ-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

there
שָׁ֥ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

six
שֵׁ֧שֶׁת (šê·šeṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

months,
חֳדָשִׁ֛ים (ḥo·ḏā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

he had killed
הִכְרִ֥ית (hiḵ·rîṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

male
זָכָ֖ר (zā·ḵār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male

in Edom.
בֶּאֱדֽוֹם׃ (be·’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment


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