2 Kings 14:7

He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 8:20–22 Historical context

2 Kings 8:20-22 describes Edom's rebellion against Judah, setting the stage for Amaziah's later victory over them.

2 Samuel 8:13 records David's victory over Edom in the same Valley of Salt, a historical parallel to Amaziah's.

1 Chronicles 18:12 also recounts David's Edomite victory in the Valley of Salt, matching the location.

2 Chronicles 25:11 is the parallel account of Amaziah defeating ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

2 Chronicles 25:12 adds that the captives were thrown from a cliff—an additional detail of the same battle.

Obadiah 1:3 Historical context

Obadiah 1:3 exposes Edom's pride in its rocky strongholds, explaining why God gave Amaziah victory over them.

Joshua 15:38 Historical context

Joshua 15:38 lists Joktheel as a city in Judah; Amaziah renamed captured Sela to Joktheel, linking the locations.

In Genesis 27:40, Isaac prophesies Edom will eventually throw off Judah's yoke; Amaziah's victory subdues them again.

Isaiah 16:1 Historical context

Isaiah 16:1 mentions Sela, the Edomite rock city Amaziah captured, linking geography and tribute to the same location.