Obadiah 1:19
“And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they of the south shall possess the land of Esau,.... That is, those Jews that shall dwell in the southern part of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And they of the South shall possess the mount of Esau - The Church was now hemmed in within Judah and Benjamin. They too…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They of the south - The Jews who possessed the southern part of Palestine, should render themselves masters of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Obadiah 1:17-21
After the destruction of the church's enemies is threatened, which will be completely accomplished in the great day of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Obadiah 1:19-20
Restored to their own land, the Jews shall extend their territory in all directions, and shall realise the promise made…
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