Bozrah

Bible Place · City

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About Bozrah

The city of Jobab, one of the early Edomite kings (Gen. 36:33). This place is mentioned by the prophets in later times (Isa. 34:6; Jer. 49:13; Amos 1:12; Micah 2:12). Its modern representative is el-Busseireh. It lies in the mountain district of Petra, 20 miles to the south-east of the Dead Sea.

Description from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Where Bozrah appears in Scripture

Genesis 36:33
1 Chronicles 1:44
Isaiah 34:6
Isaiah 63:1
Jeremiah 49:13
Jeremiah 49:22
Amos 1:12

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