A. The Statement of the Charge v. 10

Pride was not the only reason God would humble Edom. The Edomites had also cursed the people whom God had purposed to bless, the Israelites (cf. Gen. 27:40-41; Exod. 15:15; Num. 20:14-21; Deut. 2:4; Judg. 11:17-18; 1 Sam. 14:47-48; 2 Sam. 8:13-14; 1 Kings 11:15-16; 1 Chron. 18:11-13; Ps. 60; et al.). In doing this they had incurred God's wrath (Gen. 12:3). "Violence"(Heb. hamas) includes both moral wrong and physical brutality. This violence was especially despicable since it was against Edom's brother, Jacob (i.e., the Israelites). Consequently, great shame would cover Edom (cf. v. 2), and God would cut her off forever (cf. v. 9).