sela

Definitions

1. The capital of Edom, near Mount Hor; also known as Joktheel and Petra.
   historical
2. A village in modern-day Jordan near the location of historical Sela.

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“Selah, the capital of Idumea, built on an elevated plain, was situated in a deep valley, the entrance to which is by a lengthened defile, in some places not more than eight feet wide, which, in some parts, rising from 400 to 700 feet, nearly meet⟳ over head, about ninety miles to the south-east of Jerusalem. Mount⟳ Hor, celebrated in Scripture, overlooks the ruins of this ancient capital. It was called by the name⟳ of Petra from its rocky position; and by one of the prophets it is denominated "the Rock": it is also said, that Amaziah slew of Edom in the valley of Salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called of it the name⟳ of Joktheel unto this day. (Jer. xlix. 16, 2 Kings xiv. 7)”

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