1 Kings 11:15 net — During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed ever…

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"During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom."

— 1 Kings 11:15, NET Bible

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1 Kings 11 — Context

12

However, for your father David’s sake I will not do this while you are alive. I will tear it away from your son’s hand instead.

13

But I will not tear away the entire kingdom; I will leave your son one tribe for my servant David’s sake and for the sake of my chosen city Jerusalem.”

14

The LORD brought against Solomon an enemy, Hadad the Edomite, a descendant of the Edomite king.

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During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom.

16

For Joab and the entire Israelite army stayed there six months until they had exterminated every male in Edom.

17

Hadad, who was only a small boy at the time, escaped with some of his father’s Edomite servants and headed for Egypt.

18

They went from Midian to Paran; they took some men from Paran and went to Egypt. Pharaoh, king of Egypt, gave him a house and some land and supplied him with food.

1 Kings 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 11:15 say?
1 Kings 11:15 in the NET Bible reads: “During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom.”
Where is 1 Kings 11:15 in the Bible?
1 Kings 11:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 11:15.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 11:15 in?
1 Kings 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 11:15?
1 Kings 11:15 reads (NET): “During David’s campaign against Edom, Joab, the commander of the army, while on a mission to bury the dead, killed every male in Edom.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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