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
In the biblical narrative, King Amaziah of Judah had recently defeated the Edomites, which inflated his ego and led him to boast. This victory prompted him to challenge the more powerful kingdom of Israel, ruled by King Joash, despite the risks. Joash sent this warning to Amaziah, urging him to remain at home to avoid defeat and harm to himself and his people.
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