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 Kings 11
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
26. And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied
41. Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him














Joab and all Israel
Joab, the commander of King David's army, was a key military leader in Israel. His actions often reflected the political and military strategies of the time. Israel, under King David, was expanding its territory and influence. This phrase indicates a collective military effort, highlighting the unity and strength of Israel's forces. Joab's leadership is significant, as he was known for his loyalty to David, though his methods were sometimes ruthless.

had stayed there six months
The six-month duration suggests a prolonged military campaign, indicating the strategic importance of Edom. This extended period reflects the challenges of ancient warfare, including logistics, supply lines, and maintaining troop morale. The length of the campaign underscores the determination of Israel to secure its borders and eliminate threats.

until he had killed every male in Edom
This phrase highlights the severity of the campaign against Edom, a neighboring nation often in conflict with Israel. The complete destruction of the male population was a common ancient practice to prevent future retaliation and ensure dominance. This act fulfilled earlier prophecies and judgments against Edom, as seen in Obadiah and other prophetic books. Theologically, it reflects the divine judgment against nations opposing God's chosen people, though it raises ethical questions about warfare and justice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joab
The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and loyalty to David, but also for his ruthless actions.

2. Israel
The united kingdom under King David and Solomon, representing God's chosen people.

3. Edom
A neighboring nation descended from Esau, often in conflict with Israel.

4. King David
The second king of Israel, under whose reign Joab served.

5. Edomite Campaign
A military campaign led by Joab to subdue Edom, resulting in the near-extermination of its male population.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Disobedience
Joab's actions, while militarily successful, reflect a broader theme of disobedience and its consequences, as seen in Solomon's reign.

God's Sovereignty in Judgment
The near-extermination of Edom's males demonstrates God's sovereignty and justice, fulfilling prophecies and warnings given to Edom.

The Importance of Obedience to God's Commands
Joab's campaign, while effective, also serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning military and political actions with God's will.

The Role of Leadership
Joab's leadership, though effective, was marked by personal ambition and violence, contrasting with the ideal of godly leadership.

The Impact of Sin on Nations
The conflict with Edom illustrates how sin and rebellion against God can lead to national downfall and suffering.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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