"Edomite" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Edomite" Meaning

Edomite: A member of an ancient Arabian tribe that lived in Transjordan, the region east of the Jordan River, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Jordan and Israel, from the 15th to the 6th centuries BC.

"Edomite" Examples

Edomite

A noun referring to a member of an ancient Arabian tribe.

Examples:

The Edomite people were known for their skill in metalworking. ("The tribesmen nourished their flocks and herds, while the Edomites worked at the forges, making sharp blades and shimmering ornaments." - Warriors of the Ancient Near East, Michael C. Theunissen)
The region was inhabited by Edomites and other Semitic tribes. ("The Edomites were a Semitic people, speaking a language related to Hebrew." - "Edomite", Encyclopedia Britannica)
Edomites were notorious for their cruel treatment of their enemies. ("In 128 BCE, the Edomites, allies of the Seleucids, defeated the remnants of the Jewish state and occupied Judea." - "Antiochus IV Epiphanes", Wikipedia)
The Edomites were known for their distinctive language and script. ("The Edomite language, known as Edomitisch, has not been fully deciphered, as it is written in a unique script." - "Edomite", Wikipedia)
The Edomites were absorbed into the Jewish population over time. ("By the 1st century CE, the Edomites had largely assimilated into the Jewish population, adopting the Jewish language and customs." - "Edomite", Encyclopedia Britannica)