Because they lived in a rugged region of high mountains and deep ravines that offered excellent strategic advantages, the Edomites may presumptuously have deceived themselves into feeling safe and secure.
Kuna edomlased elasid kõrgel sügavate kuristikega mägedes, mis kaitsesid neid vaenlaste rünnakute eest, võisid nad olla liiga kindlad oma turvalisuses.