9:12 As a result they 1 will conquer those left in Edom 2
and all the nations subject to my rule.” 3
The Lord, who is about to do this, is speaking!
1 sn They probably refers to the Israelites or to the Davidic rulers of the future.
2 tn Heb “take possession of the remnant of Edom”; NASB, NIV, NRSV “possess the remnant of Edom.”
3 tn Heb “nations over whom my name is proclaimed.” The Hebrew idiom indicates ownership, sometimes as a result of conquest. See 2 Sam 12:28.