Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
You say, 'Look, I have defeated the Edomites,' and your heart is filled with pride and you want to boast about it. Stay home now - why should you get involved in trouble that will hurt you? Why should you fall, and bring Judah down with you?
The writer is recording a warning against pride after victory, urging someone to stay humble and avoid picking unnecessary fights that could lead to their downfall.
📚 Historical Context
This is King Joash of Israel's warning to King Amaziah of Judah, who had just defeated Edom and was feeling proud about his victory. Amaziah had challenged Joash to battle, but Joash was warning him that his pride would lead to disaster. This confrontation eventually resulted in Judah's defeat and Amaziah's capture.
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