Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 48:45-46
Jeremiah 48:45-46. They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon, &c. They that fled for fear of the enemies’ forces thought to find shelter and safety in Heshbon, a strong fenced city. Or, instead of, because of the force, the Hebrew מכח , may be rendered for want of force, or strength, namely, force of their own to withstand the enemy. But a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon That is, of the city of Sihon, meaning still Heshbon. When... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 48:40-44
Jeremiah 48:40-44. Behold, he shall fly as an eagle Conquerors are often compared to eagles and other birds of prey; and the encamping of their armies is represented by the spreading of the wings of such fowls. The mighty men’s hearts shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs They shall be dismayed at the apprehension of the evils that are coming upon them, and shall lose their wonted courage and resolution. Moab shall be destroyed from being a people From being a nation or... read more