Jeremiah 48:42 NIV

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Jeremiah 48:36-47

Lamentation over Moab v. 36. Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, sighing with the wailing sound of the flute, and mine heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kir-heres, the chief stronghold of Moab, because the riches that he hath gotten are perished, literally, "because the remnant that they had gained, perished. " Because the judgment of destruction had struck Moab, therefore his heart was wailing so bitterly, and therefore also the wealth of Moab was lost. v. 37.... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Jeremiah 48:1-47

5. Prophecy Against Moab (chap. 48)Although Israel had received the command by Moses, not to oppress or make war on the Moabites (Deuteronomy 2:9), the Moabites on their part acted in a most hostile manner towards Israel, and according to Balaam’s counsel (Numbers 31:17), did them greater injury by seducing them to idolatry, than they could have done with weapons of war. In consequence of the command given by Moses, the Israelites took possession of none, of the country of the Moabites, but the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 48:1-47

The word of the Lord concerning Moab is a judgment, which nevertheless closes with a gleam of hope. The judgment is described, first, from the standpoint of the scourge. The widespread extent of it is foretold, and the diction and helplessness are graphically set forth. The judgment is then spoken of from the standpoint of Moab, that is to say, the long security of Moab and his freedom from affliction are recognized, as is also his self-confidence. In contrast with this, the judgment is... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 48:1-47

D). Prophecy Against Moab (Jeremiah 48:1-47 ). Whilst the Philistines were a constant trouble to Israel/Judah from the west, mainly troubling western Israel/Judah, eastern Israel/Judah, especially east of Jordan, suffered constantly at the hands of Moab when it was strong. Moab was situated east of the Dead Sea. This was partly due to the fact that in the time of Moses Israel had occupied territory which Moab saw as its own, territory which had been taken from Moab by the Ammonites prior to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 48:39-46

The Coming Judgment On Moab And Its Final Restoration (Jeremiah 48:39-46 ). In its pride Moab considered itself invulnerable and well able to take care of itself. It exalted its own god, Chemosh, above YHWH as it arrogantly surveyed what had happened to Judah/Israel. But its very pride led to it refusing tribute to Babylon, with the consequences which followed. When men become too confident in themselves they are heading for a downfall. It may be delayed, but it will come. And if we put... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 48:40-47

Jeremiah 40-47. The foe swoops down vulture-like ( Jeremiah 4:13) on Moab, destroyed because of pride against Yahweh. One disaster succeeds another in this time of punishment (“ visitation,” Jeremiah 11:23, Jeremiah 23:12), and there is no asylum to be found in Heshbon, for a destructive flame proceeds “ from the house of Sihon” (so read; cf. Numbers 21:26; Numbers 21:28) to destroy the temples of Moab’ s head. Moab goes into exile, but Yahweh will ultimately change her fortunes. The closing... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 48:42

That is, for a time; see Jeremiah 48:47; or being such a people as it hath been, so full of splendour and glory. The reason given is the same with that Jeremiah 48:26. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Jeremiah 48:1-47

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.—1. Chronology of the Chapter.—Naegelsbach suggests, with ample justification, that “this prophecy certainly belongs to the time of Jehoiakim, and before the fourth year, the Chaldeans and Nebuchadnezzar not being mentioned;” and adds: “The form of the superscription favours its contemporaneousness with the first prophecy against Egypt (Jeremiah 46:1-2).” Cf. notes on chap. 25.2. Contemporary Scriptures.—Cf. on chap. 25. Here it is appropriate to point out that... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 48:1-47

Chapter 48In forty-eight, he now directs his attention to Moab. Moab was across the Jordan on the east side of the Jordan River and of the Jordan rift.Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled ( Jeremiah 48:1 ):Now, this is not mount Nebo but the city of Nebo in Moab at that time.Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed ( Jeremiah 48:1 ).A couple of the cities.There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 48:1-47

Jeremiah 48:1 . Against Moab, saith the Lord. Isaiah had prophesied of the devastation of Moab by Salmaneser: chap. 15, 16. Jeremiah here speaks of the terrible conquest of the country by Nebuchadnezzar, which, according to Josephus, happened five years after the fall of Jerusalem. It was Messiah, the eternal Word, that gave the prophet his commission on this occasion, and inspired him with an elegy on the doom of Moab, an elegy of incomparable beauty, that it might be read with interest in... read more