The Edomites are unique in our miniseries because much of what we know about them is from the Bible. Although archaeologists have excavated ancient Edom, they have found few inscriptions or epigraphic evidence shedding light on the religion, language, or government of the Edomites. Yet, the Bible pays more attention to the Edomites than any other ancient people group. The Bible presents their origin story in Genesis, depicts their enmity with the Israelites in Numbers, frequently predicts their downfall through the prophets, and includes prayers for vengeance against Edom in the Psalms. 

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