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Draft:Amaziah's Battle of Edom

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Battle of Edom
DateBetween 796-767 BCE
Location
Result Judean decisive victory
Commanders and leaders
Amaziah Edomite Leader
Strength
300,000 soldiers Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

In the books of Kings and Chronicles, King Amaziah of Judah attacked and defeated the Edomites, seizing Selah, although they never subdued Edom completely. He employed a large mercenary army for 100 talents, as well as 300.000 Judean soldiers.[1]

Backround

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Amaziah's great-grandfather Jehoram lost control over Edom due to its rebellion, Amaziah sought to reconquer it.[2]

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