Summary
Ezekiel 35 opens with a divine directive for the prophet to confront Mount Seir, the personified nation of Edom, with a prophetic declaration of judgment. God proclaims that Seir will be made desolate, its cities destroyed, and its people slain, as punishment for their long-standing hatred and bloodshed against Israel during Israel's affliction. The text emphasizes that even though Seir despised blood, God will use blood to punish them. The prophecy warns that Seir’s mountains will be filled with its own dead, and that its cities will never recover. It further describes how the prideful boasting of Seir's conquerors—claiming Israel’s inheritance for themselves—will be turned back upon them, resulting in their complete desolation. The chapter concludes with a statement that the whole earth will rejoice at Seir’s downfall, affirming God's sovereignty and judgment.