A city in Edom in which Jobab was its king. The profit Amos predicted its overthrow. This event is taken to demonstrate that God avenges His enemies (Isaiah 34:6 and 63:1.

Bozrah is associated with modern Buseirah, about 60 km north of Petra.

Scriptures

Gen 36:33

1Ch 1:44

Isa 34:6

Isa 63:1

Jer 48:24

Jer 49:13

Jer 49:22

Amo 1:12

Mic 2:12

References

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Last Updated 02-19-2006

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