Here is some more information about the Edomites:
Location
The Edomites lived in the ancient land of Edom, which was located between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
History
The Edomites occupied the area around the 13th century BCE. They were a prosperous people due to their strategic location on the trade route between Arabia and the Mediterranean and their copper industry.
Name
The Hebrew word Edom means "red". The Hebrew Bible relates the name to Esau, the founder of Edom, because he was born "red all over".
National deity
The national Edomite deity was called Qos.
Migration
After the Nabataeans conquered Edom and Moab, the Edomites migrated to southern Judaea, where they were known as Idumaeans
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