Verse 19
19. Edom—It was subjugated by David, but revolted under Jehoram ( :-); and at every subsequent opportunity tried to injure Judah. Egypt under Shishak spoiled Jerusalem under Rehoboam of the treasures of the temple and the king's house; subsequently to the captivity, it inflicted under the Ptolemies various injuries on Judea. Antiochus spoiled Egypt ( :-). Edom was made "desolate" under the Maccabees [JOSEPHUS, Antiquities, 12.11,12]. The low condition of the two countries for centuries proves the truth of the prediction (compare Isaiah 19:1; Jeremiah 49:17; Obadiah 1:10). So shall fare all the foes of Israel, typified by these two (Obadiah 1:10- :, &c.).
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