1. Royal city of Edom, on which the prophets pronounced judgments (Gen. 36:33; 1 Chron. 1:44; Jer. 49:13,22; Amos 1:12; Mic. 2:12). Christ is represented as coming from thence with dyed garments, having trodden the winepress of His wrath upon the nations (Gentiles) (Isa. 63:1-4; compare Isa. 34). Identified with el Buseireh, 30° 50’ N, 35° 35’ E.
2. City in the land of Moab, upon which judgment is pronounced (Jer. 48:24).