Bozrah
Bozrah was an important city in Edom, often mentioned in prophecies of judgment.
The name Bozrah means “in tribulation or distress”
PlaceEdomOld Testament5 books7 verses
Summary
A location in Edom first mentioned at Genesis 36:33; only referred to as Bozrah (בׇּצְרָה).
Location
- Identified as
- Buseira
- Certainty
- Likely (88% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 30.746° N, 35.604° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- בׇּצְרָהBozrah
Mentions
- When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
- When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
- The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
- Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
- For by Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that Bozrah will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and a curse, and all her cities will be in ruins forever.”
- Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
- So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”