“‘I have heard tidings
From Yahweh.
A messenger has been sent
Among the nations.
‘Gather yourselves together!
Come against her!
Rise up for battle!’
I will make you least
Among the nations.
You will be
Despised by humankind.
The horror you inspire,
The pride of your heart,
Has deceived you.
You live
In the clefts
Of the rock.
You hold the height
Of the hill.
You make your nest
As high as the eagle’s.
I will bring you down
From there.’
Says Yahweh.”
Yahweh sent a messenger to all the countries. They were to gather together to do battle against Edom, so that Edom would become the least of all the countries in the world. The Edomites would be despised by all since they inspired terrorism. Their pride had deceived them. Even though they lived in rocks in high places, like eagles nesting, Yahweh was going to bring them down.