Bozrah, Western Gate
Bozrah, meaning “sheepfold”, was the capital city of Edom. Situated southeast of the Red Sea, the city was the homeland of Jacob’s twin brother, Esau. The modern Jordanian city of Busaira surrounds the ruins of the ancient city. This Bozrah is not to be confused with the one of the same name (also called Bezer) that Jeremiah mentions in connection with the nation of Moab.
Gen 36:23, 1 Chr 1:44, Amos 1:12
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