There are no survivors. This is in contrast to Edom who tried to destroy the survivors of Jerusalem in verse 14. We discussed in the introduction to the prophets the major categories of the prophetic message. Promise of Judgment Reasons for Judgment Description of Judgment Future Deliverance or Restoration About the only thing missing is the call for repentance. Pride deceives and leads to more sin.
Sin follows a downward path.
We saw how Edom progressed in his sins against Judah. At first it was just complacency, but then it was the promotion of evil and finally participation in the evil. It shows us how dangerous complacency is. It doesn't stop there. What about Abortion, violence on TV, etc.