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Edom stretched along the south of Judah from the border of Moab on the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean and the Arabian deserts, and held the same rel…

Surely. —Literally, If not ... —the strongest Hebrew idiom of solemn declaration.

The Prophet proceeds with his subject concerning the Idumeans and their destruction, but he makes a preface to gain credit for his words. He then s…

Therefore hear the counsel of the Lord that he has taken
against Edom
The decree of t…

The Edomites were old enemies to the Israel of God. But their day is now at hand; it is foretold, not only to warn them, but for the sake of the Is…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes