Jeremiah 47:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

As the Egyptians had often proved false friends, so the Philistines had always been sworn enemies, to the Israel of God, and the more dangerous and vexatious for their being such near neighbours to them. They were considerably humbled in David's time, but, it seems they had got head again and were a considerable people till Nebuchadnezzar cut them off with their neighbours, which is the event here foretold. The date of this prophecy is observable; it was before Pharaoh smote Gaza. When this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 47:4

Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines ,.... The time appointed by the Lord for their destruction, which should be universal: and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth ; these were cities in Phoenicia, which bordered on the country of the Philistines, who were their auxiliaries in time of distress; but now, being wasted themselves, could give them no help when Nebuchadnezzar attacked them; as he did Tyre particularly, which he besieged... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 47:4

To spoil all the Philistines - These people, of whom there were five seignories, occupied the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, to the south of the Phoenicians. Tyrus and Zidon - Places sufficiently remarkable both in the Old and New Testament, and in profane history. They belonged to the Phoenicians; and at this time were depending on the succor of their allies, the Philistines. But their expectation was cut off. The remnant of the country of Caphtor - Crete, or Cyprus. Some think it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 47:4

Verse 4 Jeremiah shews now more clearly, and without a figure, his meaning, even that destruction would come on the Philistines when their time was completed. And he mentions Tyre and Sidon, neighboring cities, and. formerly under their own jurisdiction. But Tyre in the time of Isaiah had its own king; yet afterwards in the time of Alexander the Great the city was free, as it is well known. These, however, were cities of Palestine, and the people called then Philistines were contiguous to these... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

PROPHECY ON THE PHILISTINES . But which Pharaoh did this editor mean? and when did he lay siege to Gaza? The general view is that he means Pharaoh-necho, who, according to Herodotus (2:159), first defeated "the Syrians at Magdolus," and then "made himself master of Cadytis, a large city of Syria." It is assumed that Magdolus is a mistake for Megiddo, and that Cadytis means Gaza; and the former supposition is probable enough (a similar confusion has been made by certain... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

The judgment of the Philistines. I. A JUDGMENT ON THE ANCIENT ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD . They have long ceased to be a power; now they shall cease to have any national existence. They are but a remnant; even this is to be cut off. Gradually the spiritual foes of the Christian are reduced in power and number. Old sins and old temptations are slowly subdued. Some linger on till the end of life. But all shall be overthrown, even the last enemy, death. II. AN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:2-4

Hostile bands advance from the north; horror seizes the Philistines. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:4

The day that cometh; rather, the day that hath come ( i.e. shall have come). It is "the day of the Lord" that is meant, that revolutionary "shaking of all things" (to use Haggai's expression, Haggai 2:21 ), as to which see further in note on Jeremiah 46:10 . To cut off … every helper that remaineth; i.e. every ally on whom they could still reckon. This passage favours the view that the judgment upon the Philistines took place at the same time as that upon Tyre. Nebuchadnezzar's... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 47:4

Because of the day that cometh to spoil - “Because” the day has come “to devastate.”The Philistines are called Tyre’s remaining (i. e., last) helper, because all besides who could have assisted her have already succumbed to the Chaldaean power. The judgment upon Philistia was in connection with that upon Tyre, and it was fulfilled by expeditions sent out by Nebuchadnezzar under him lieutenants to ravage the country and supply his main army with provisions.The country of Caphtor - The coastland... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 47:4

Jeremiah 47:4. To cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper, &c. The siege of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar was an action famous in the histories of that age, the siege lasting thirteen years. Zidon was partaker of the same fate with Tyre, both in prosperity and adversity: see Isaiah 23:2; Isaiah 23:4. And her destruction is joined with that of Tyre by Ezekiel chap. 28. The remnant of the country of Caphtor Or, the isle of Caphtor; called the remnant of the Philistines, Amos 1:8; and the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 47:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 47:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 47:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:2-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 47:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 47:4

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