a.
In section IV Part E location 1, a somewhat thorough look will be given to Edom.
b.
This information will be given at that location because it is again addressed there.
1)
This information is important and vital to understanding the grief as recorded in the Book of Lamentations.
2)
It is also important because there were many prophesies delivered to Israel but she turned her eyes away from them and from her God.
3)
The very thing that Edom did, Judah and Israel did. God spoke to her out of love for her, yet she rebelled in order to follow her own way.
c.
And too, the information will help anyone desiring to know more about the worldwide hatred of Israel and Judah to have an honest and Divine explanation of that which seems like there is no end.
C.
The Siege of the City, (4:1-22).
1.
The People of the city are given a strong Contrast, 4:1-11
2.
The judgment from Yahweh made the people of Judah a people of contrast in that they were blessed, but are now suffering severely, 4:1-11.
a.
Judah was Once Honored, Now Humbled, 4:1-2.
b.
Unnaturally Cruel and Uncaring Mothers, 4:3-4.
c.
Once Rich, Now Destitute, 4:5.
d.
Once Strong and Healthy, Now Weak and Sickly, 4:6-8.
e.
Longing for Death Due to Hunger, 4:9.
f.
Once Compassionate, Now Cannibalistic, 4:10.
g.
The Judgment Is from the Lord, 4:11.
D.
The Reasons for the Siege, (4:12-20).
1.
The Sin of the Leaders is considered the most obvious sin that brought the judgment of the LORD.