35:1ff Ezekiel gave another prophecy against Edom (where Mount Seir was located); his first prophecy against Edom is found in 25:12-14. In this prophecy, Ezekiel is probably using Edom to represent all the nations opposed to God’s people. Chapter 36 says that Israel will be restored, while this chapter says that Edom (God’s enemies) will be “laid desolate.”
35:2 Edom offered to help destroy Jerusalem and rejoiced when the city fell. Edom’s long-standing hostility against God’s people resulted in God’s judgment.
35:6-8 Ezekiel prophesied not only against the people of Edom but also against their mountains and land. Their home territory was Mount Seir. Mountains, symbols of strength and power, represented the pride of these people, who thought they could get away with evil. Their desire for revenge turned against them. Edom received the punishment it was so hasty to give out. God has a way of allowing our treatment of others to boomerang on us. So be careful in your judgment of others (Matthew 7:1, 2).