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A Historically Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators point to a specific historical fulfillment of this prophecy. During the Maccabean period, Jewish leaders like John Hyrcanus conquered Edom, forcibly converting its people and absorbing them into the Jewish nation. This act was seen as Israel serving as the instrument of God's declared vengeance.
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Ezekiel
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 25:14
19th Century
Bishop
By the hand of my people Israel. — This points distinctly to the fact that the Divine vengeance on Edom would be accompli…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 25:14
17th Century
Pastor
And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people
Israel
This was fulfil…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 25:8–17
17th Century
Minister
Though one event may seem to befall both the righteous and the wicked, it is vastly different for them.
Those who glory in any other defense…