The Edomites, descendants of Esau, are frequently mentioned in the Bible as a neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with the Israelites. Their character, as depicted in the Scriptures, includes a tendency towards superstitious practices, which is evident in various biblical accounts and prophetic denunciations.

The Edomites' inclination towards superstition can be understood in the context of their religious practices and interactions with other nations. The Bible often associates them with idolatry and pagan rituals, which were prevalent among the surrounding nations. This is highlighted in the prophetic literature, where the Edomites are condemned for their reliance on false gods and divination.

In Isaiah 34:5-6 , the prophet speaks of the Lord's judgment upon Edom, indicating divine displeasure with their practices: "For My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens; behold, it will descend in judgment upon Edom, the people I have devoted to destruction. The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood, it is covered with fat—the blood of lambs and goats, the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom." This passage suggests that the Edomites' religious practices, possibly involving sacrificial rituals, were abhorrent to God.

Jeremiah 49:7 further illustrates the Edomites' reliance on wisdom and divination, which are portrayed as futile: "Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: 'Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?'" The rhetorical questions imply that the Edomites' wisdom, likely intertwined with superstitious practices, is ineffective and has led them astray.

The book of Obadiah, entirely dedicated to the judgment of Edom, underscores their pride and false sense of security, which may have been bolstered by their superstitious beliefs. Obadiah 1:3-4 states, "The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, whose habitation is high, who say in your heart, 'Who can bring me down to the ground?' Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down, declares the LORD." The Edomites' confidence in their strongholds and possibly in their divinatory practices is shown to be misplaced.

Ezekiel 25:13-14 also speaks to the judgment against Edom, highlighting their violent and treacherous behavior, which may have been influenced by their superstitious beliefs: "Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off its men and animals. I will lay it waste; from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. I will take vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.'"

The Edomites' superstitious character is thus depicted as a significant factor in their downfall, as they placed their trust in false wisdom and idolatrous practices rather than in the true God. This reliance on superstition ultimately led to their judgment and destruction, as foretold by the prophets.Jeremiah 27:3,9
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