Jeremiah 49:23-27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 49:23-27

The kingdom of Syria lay north of Canaan, as that of Edom lay south, and thither we must now remove and take a view of the approaching fate of that kingdom, which had been often vexatious to the Israel of God. Damascus was the metropolis of that kingdom, and the ruin of the whole is supposed in the ruin of that: yet Hamath and Arpad, two other considerable cities, are names (Jer. 49:23), and the palaces of Ben-hadad, which he built, are particularly marked for ruin, Jer. 49:27; see also Amos... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:23

Concerning Damascus ,.... Or, "unto Damascus" F4 לדמשק "ad Damascum", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus. ; or, "against Damascus" F5 "Contra Damascum", Vatablus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Schmidt. ; that is, "thus saith the Lord"; which is to be repeated from the foregoing instances, Jeremiah 49:1 . This is to be understood, not only of the city of Damascus, but of the whole kingdom of Syria, of which Damascus was the metropolis; see Isaiah 7:8 ; Hamath is confounded,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:24

Damascus is waxed feeble ,.... Or, "is become remiss" F7 רפתה "remissa erit", Junius & Tremellius; "remissa est", Cocceius, Piscator; "remissa facta est", Schmidt. ; her hands hang down, not being able through fear and fright to lift them up against the enemy; that is, the inhabitants of Damascus, as the Targum: and turneth herself to flee ; instead of going out to meet the enemy, the inhabitants of this city meditated a flight, and turned their backs upon him in order to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:25

How is the city of praise not left ,.... The city of Damascus, famous for its antiquity, its wealth and riches, strength and power; and with the Heathens for its devotion and superstition. So Julian F9 Opera, par. 2. Ep. 24. p. 145. the emperor calls it, "the truly city of Jupiter; the eye of the whole east; Damascus the holy and the greatest;' but more especially for its delightful and pleasant situation. Benjamin Tudelensis F11 Itinerarium, p. 54, 55. says it was, in his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:26

Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets ,.... Or "verily" F15 לכן "certe", Gataker. so Jarchi interprets it as an oath; Jehovah swearing that so it should be; that her young men, her choice ones such who were the flower of the city, and on whom its future prosperity depended; these should fall by the sword of the Chaldeans in the streets of the city, when having entered, and taken it: and all the men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the Lord of hosts ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:27

And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus ,.... Signifying either that, a breach being made there the destruction of the city should begin, and be carried on until it was completed; or it may be understood literally, that first the houses built upon the wall should beset on fire by the Chaldeans, through the divine permission, and according to his order and wilt, and therefore ascribed to him, which should proceed further. Compare with this 2 Corinthians 11:32 ; and it shall... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:23

Concerning Damascus - This is the head or title of another prophecy. Damascus was one of the principal cities of Syria. It was taken by David, 2 Samuel 8:6 , was retaken in the reign of Solomon, 1 Kings 11:24 , etc., and regained its independence. Its kings were often at war with the ten tribes, and once it joined with them for the destruction of Judah. To defend himself against these powerful enemies Ahaz made a league with the king of Assyria, who besieged Damascus, took, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:25

How is the city of praise not left - Damascus is so ruined that she can no more be called a praiseworthy or happy city. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:27

The palaces of Ben-hadad - Damascus was a seat of the Syrian kings, and Ben-hadad was a name common to several of its kings. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:23

Verse 23 Jeremiah speaks here of the kingdom of Syria, which he means by Damascus, where the kings, as it is well known, resided. The Syrians had been from the beginning very hostile to the Israelites; and histories, well known, record that they had continual wars for many years. At length the kings of Israel confederated with the Syrians for the purpose of attacking their brethren the Jews. Hence it was, that the Syrians caused great troubles to the Jews, and were friends to the Israelites... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 49:23-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 49:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 49:23

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