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The Salt Valley was a location where David and his commanders defeated the Edomites and Arameans (2 Sa. 8:13; 2 Ki. 14:7; 1 Chr. 18:12; 2 Chr. 25:11; Psa. 60:1).
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The Salt Valley was a geographical location in the ancient Near East where King David achieved a significant military victory against the Edomites and Arameans, as recorded in 2 Samuel 8:13 and 1 Chronicles 18:12. This valley is also mentioned in connection with later military campaigns, particularly King Amaziah's defeat of the Edomites there, as described in 2 Kings 14:7 and 2 Chronicles 25:11. The Salt Valley likely refers to an area in the region of Edom, south and east of the Dead Sea in what is now modern-day Jordan. The battle at this location held theological significance for ancient Israel, as it demonstrated God's deliverance and is commemorated in Psalm 60, which appears to have been composed in reflection of these military victories. The valley's strategic importance made it a memorable site for Israel's military history during the monarchy period.
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