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Although it seems that this prophecy is directed to Edom, it is actually addressed to Israel. The shared historical background of Israel and Edom, on one hand, and the habitation of the Edomites to the south of Judah, on the other, presented a religious challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s fear that God preferred Esau prevailed until the beginning of the return to the land. Even after the Second Temple was built by the returnees, the status of the Edomites \u2013 the descendants of Esau \u2013 caused the Israelites to doubt their own status in God\u2019s eyes. This seems to be an echo of the fear that the Divine choice of Jacob over Esau is not an eternal choice but that God might change His mind. The impression arising from Ezekiel\u2019s response is that the nation feels that perhaps now, following the destruction of the Temple, after it has been made clear that Israel did not uphold the covenant with God, God will continue His covenant with Abraham via the sons of Esau, rather than through the descendants of Jacob.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hostility between Israel and Edom throughout the generations grew even stronger during the years of Ezekiel\u2019s prophecies, owing to the active participation of some Edomites in shedding the blood of Israel during the Destruction.<\/span><\/p>\n

To alleviate the fears of the nation, Ezekiel prophesied the destruction and desolation of Edom as a punishment for their abuse of the remnant of Judah. The mountains of Israel will be rebuilt on the ruins of Mount Se\u2019ir.<\/span><\/p>\n

Published in conjunction with hatanach.com.\u00a0 For the full article <\/span>see here.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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