耶利米書 49:34-38 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 49:34-39

This prophecy is dated in the beginning of Zedekiah's reign; it is probable that the other prophecies against the Gentiles, going before, were at the same time. The Elamites were the Persians, descended from Elam the son of Shem (Gen. 10:22); yet some think it was only that part of Persia which lay nearest to the Jews which was called Elymais, and adjoined to Media-Elam, which, say they, had acted against God's Israel, bore the quiver in an expedition against them (Isa. 22:6), and therefore... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:34

The word of the Lord that came unto Jeremiah the prophet against Elam ,.... The Persians, as it is commonly understood, who descended from Elam the son of Shem, Genesis 10:22 ; according to Josephus F23 Antiqu. l. 1. c. 6. sect. 4. ; but rather the country of Elymais is here designed; which, though in the times of Cyrus, was added to, and made a part of, the Persian empire, yet was a country distinct both from Persia and Media; and as such is spoken of by Pliny F24 Nat. Hist. l.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:35

Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I will break the bow of Elam ,.... The inhabitants of this country were famous for their skill in archery; See Gill on Isaiah 22:6 ; this the Lord threatens to break, so that it, should be useless, and of no more service to them to defend themselves, or annoy others. Their strength, as the Targum; that in which their great strength and security lay; in which they put their trust and confidence, as follows: the chief of their might ; which may be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:36

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven ,.... The Targum interprets it the four kingdoms; see Daniel 7:2 . Some think this had its accomplishment in the times of Alexander; or else after his death, in the times of his four successors; but rather in the times of Nebuchadnezzar, who should bring with him, in his army, people that dwelt in the several parts of the world, comparable to the winds for their swiftness and strength; whose blast would be so great... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:37

For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies ,.... Frightened; thrown into the utmost consternation, so that they shall have no heart nor spirit to go out against them, and meet them, and defend themselves; but make all haste imaginable to flee from them, such a panic would seize them: and before them that seek their life ; a further description of their enemies; they being such, who, not content with their substance, sought to take away their lives; nothing less would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:38

And I will set my throne in Elam ,.... Either when Alexander subdued it, or Cyrus, or rather Nebuchadnezzar, whose palace probably was, as it is certain his successors was, in Shushan in Elam, as before observed from Daniel 8:2 . This is called the Lord's throne, because he gave it to him; his conquest of Elam, and his dominion over it, were from him: and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the Lord ; so that there should be no more kings of Elam, and princes and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:34

The Word - Against Elam - Another new head of prophecy. As this was delivered in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, it can have no natural nor historical connection with the other prophecies in this various chapter. Some think that by Elam Persia is always meant; but this is not at all likely. It was a part of the Babylonian empire in the time of Daniel, ( Daniel 8:2 ;), and is most probably what is called Elymais by the Greeks. This, with Susiana, Nebuchadnezzar subdued, and took... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:35

I will break the bow of Elam - They were eminent archers; and had acquired their power and eminence by their dexterity in the use of the bow. See Isaiah 22:6 . Strabo, Livy, and others speak of their eminence in archery. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:36

Will I bring the four winds - Nebuchadnezzar and his armies, gathered out of different provinces, and attacking this people at all points in the same time. There shall be no nation, etc. - They shall be scattered through the one hundred and twenty-seven provinces of which the Babylonish empire is composed. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:38

I will set my throne in Elam - This is spoken either of Nebuchadnezzar or Cyrus. It is certain that Cyrus did render himself master of Elymais and Media, which are in the land of Elam. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 49:34-39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:36

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:38

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