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-- the Philistines.

‏ Jeremiah 49:10

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

uncovered his secret places--where he hid himself (Jr 49:8) and his treasures (Is 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, Jr 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.