Jer 49:10, Obd 6 | JFB | STEP | 10. Edom became politically extinct after the time of the Romans. uncovered his secret places —where he hid himself ( ) and his treasures ( ). I have caused that nothing should be so hidden as that the conqueror should not find it. brethren —Ammon. neighbours

Jeremiah 49:10

10. Edom became politically extinct after the time of the Romans.

uncovered his secret places—where he hid himself (Jer 49:8) and his treasures (Isa 45:3). I have caused that nothing should be so hidden as that the conqueror should not find it.

brethren—Ammon.

neighbours—the Philistines.

Obadiah 6

6. How are the things of Esau searched out!—by hostile soldiers seeking booty. Compare with Ob 5, 6 here, Jer 49:9, 10.

hidden things—or "places." Edom abounded in such hiding-places, as caves, clefts in the rock, &c. None of these would be left unexplored by the foe.