Obadiah 1:7
“All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border,.... Or of "thy covenant" (r); that are in league…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border - Destruction is more bitter, when friends aid in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
All the men of thy confederacy - The Chaldeans are here intended, to whom the Idumeans were attached, and whose agents…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The general drift of this verse is plain. It introduces another particular in which the pride of Edom had deceived her.…
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