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.
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Glossary
- Edom Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
- Sela Place
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Subdued by God. (1. ) A city of Judah near Lachish (Josh. 15, 38). Perhaps the ruin Kutlaneh, south of Gezer. (2. ) Amaziah, king of Judah, undertook a great expedition against Edom. Modern identification: Sela.
- Valley of Salt Place
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Biblical special. Modern identification: Es Sebkha.