Jeremiah 47:1

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 47:1

The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines ,.... As the former prophecies were against the Egyptians, the friends and allies of the Jews, in whom they trusted; this is against the Philistines, the near neighbours of the Jews, and their implacable enemies: the time of this prophecy was, before Pharaoh smote Gaza ; one of the five cities of the Philistines, a very strong and fortified place, as its name signifies; See Gill on Acts 8:26 . The Jews, in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 47:1

The word of the Lord - against the Philistines - The date of this prophecy cannot be easily ascertained. Dr. Blayney thinks it was delivered about the fourth year of Zedekiah, while Dahler assigns it some time in the reign of Josiah. Before that Pharaoh smote Gaza - We have no historical relation of any Egyptian king smiting Gaza. It was no doubt smitten by some of them; but when, and by whom, does not appear either from sacred or profane history. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 47:1

Verse 1 Jeremiah prophesies here against the Philistines, who were enemies to the Israelites, and had contrived against them many cruel and unjust things. There is then no doubt, but that God intended to testify, by this prophecy, his love towards the Israelites, for he undertook their cause, and avenged the wrongs done to them. We hence perceive why God had predicted the ruin of the Philistines, even that the Israelites might know his paternal love towards them, as he set himself against their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1

Against the Philistines; rather, concerning (as usual in similar cases). Before that Pharaoh, etc. (see introduction to chapter). 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 47:1

that Pharaoh - Pharaoh-Necho though defeated at Carchemish, was probably able to seize Gaza upon his retreat, when obviously the possession of so strong a fortress would be most useful to him to prevent the entrance of the victorious Chaldaeans into Egypt. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 47:1

Jeremiah 47:1. The word of the Lord against the Philistines “Among the other nations, who were doomed to suffer by the hostilities of Nebuchadnezzar, the Philistines are enumerated, Jeremiah 25:20; and the calamities foretold in this present chapter most probably befell them during the long siege of Tyre, when that prince ravaged their country, in order, as it is said, Jeremiah 47:4, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon all chance of assistance from that quarter. But as no history, sacred or... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 47:1-7

A message concerning Philistia (47:1-7)The prophet sees that Babylon will conquer Philistia also, overrunning the land as a river overflows its banks and floods the fields (47:1-2). When Babylon’s horses and chariots sweep down, the Philistines flee in panic, each selfishly concerned only with saving himself. No one cares about the plight of others. Any possible help from Tyre and Sidon is cut off, and the cities of Philistia mourn their destruction (3-5).Jeremiah imagines the Philistines... read more

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