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Dedan
The is the name of a city in Edom. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
I am bringing the disaster of Esau on him at the time that I punish him
Here "Esau" represents the people of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau. Alternate translation: "I will cause the people of Edom to experience disaster when I punish them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
on him ... I punish him
Yahweh is speaking to the people of Edom. This can be stated in second person. Alternate translation: "on you ... I punish you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person)