You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up: glory of it, and abide at home; for why should you meddle to [your] hurt, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Glory of this ... - This literally means, “Be honored;” that is, “Enjoy your honor... be content with it.” “Why will you meddle with misfort…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You have indeed smitteni.e., you have thoroughly defeated; gained a brilliant victory over …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You have indeed smitten Edom, and your heart has lifted
you up
Swelled him with pride…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

For some time after the division of the kingdoms, Judah suffered much from the enmity of Israel. After Asa's time, it suffered more by the friendsh…

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