1 Kings 11:15

For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;

Ver. 15. When David was in Edom.] See 2 Samuel 8:14, See Trapp on " 2Sa 8:14 "

To bury the slain.] David's garrison soldiers, say some, left to keep Edom in subjection, but slain by the Edomites, which moved Joab to slay all the males he met with amongst them. War is the slaughter house of mankind. Pολεμος signifieth much blood.