Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
Taking vengeance
General references
Bible References
Taking vengeance
Genesis 27:41
So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing his father had given to his brother. Esau said privately, "The time of mourning for my father is near; then I will kill my brother Jacob!"
Amos 1:11
This is what the Lord says: "Because Edom has committed three crimes -- make that four! -- I will not revoke my decree of judgment. He chased his brother with a sword; he wiped out his allies. In his anger he tore them apart without stopping to rest; in his fury he relentlessly attacked them.
Obadiah 1:10
"Because you violently slaughtered your relatives, the people of Jacob, shame will cover you, and you will be destroyed forever.
General references
Genesis 36:1
What follows is the account of Esau (also known as Edom).
Deuteronomy 30:7
Then the Lord your God will put all these curses on your enemies, on those who hate you and persecute you.