All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border, or, "To the border have they escorted thee, all thy confederates," that is, the allies, to whom Idumea sent for assistance, sent these ambassadors back, not wishing to be involved in the downfall of that nation; the men that were at peace with thee, the neighboring nations, who had formerly professed friendship, have deceived thee and prevailed against thee, by withdrawing their assistance at the critical moment; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee, literally, "Thy bread have they placed as a snare," or "wound," under thee, that is, they broke their pledge of alliance to hospitality, treacherously leaving them in the lurch when they needed help most. There is none understanding in him, for Edom, overcome by the misfortunes which struck it, lost its usual cleverness in finding a way of escape from his perilous position.

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