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Edom

geographical name

variants or Idumaea or Idumea
ancient country in southwestern Asia south of Judea and the Dead Sea

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“Edom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Edom. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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