Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud because of it. Enjoy this victory and stay at home. Why should you get involved in trouble that will hurt you? Why should you fall, and bring Judah down with you?
The writer is warning that pride from past victories can lead to foolish decisions that bring destruction on yourself and others.
📚 Historical Context
This warning was given by King Jehoash of Israel to King Amaziah of Judah, who had just defeated Edom and was now challenging Israel to battle. Amaziah's military success had made him overconfident, leading him to pick a fight with the stronger northern kingdom. This exchange occurred around 790 BC during a period when the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah were often in conflict with each other.
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