“And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.”
The description of the mighty men of Teman being dismayed indicates the fear and demoralization of Edom's warriors. The loss of courage and confidence among the military elite suggests the collapse of the capacity to resist judgment. This verse describes the psychological collapse accompanying military defeat.
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