Jeremiah 48:1
Concerning Moab. Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “Woe to Nebo, for it is laid waste! Kiriathaim is put to shame, it is taken; the fortress is put to shame and broken down;
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The prophecy immediately calls out cities by name, not just Nebo, but also Kiriathaim and "the fortress" (Misgab). This isn't just a vague pronouncement; it's a specific indictment of places that likely represented Moab's strength and security, directly showing that even their strongest defenses and most prominent locations are vulnerable to God's judgment.
This chapter, a powerful prophecy against Moab, begins by describing the devastating invasion of their cities. Jeremiah calls out Nebo, Kiriathaim, and a fortress called Misgab, detailing their destruction and shame, setting the stage for a sweeping condemnation of Moab's pride and their past transgressions against God's people. This judgment is delivered because of Moab's arrogance, their complacency, and their mistreatment of Israel, especially during Jerusalem's fall.
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tsebha'oth · Hebrew Noun
A designation of God emphasizing His absolute sovereignty over all angelic beings and the armies of heaven, and by extension, all earthly powers. It portrays Him as the Almighty Commander who directs history and executes judgment.
hoy · Hebrew Interjection
An expression of intense grief, sorrow, or a prophetic pronouncement of impending judgment and doom. It signals that the state of the person or entity addressed is one of irreversible calamity under divine wrath.
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shadad · Hebrew Verb
A state of being devastated, ruined, or rendered empty and desolate. In a prophetic context, it often refers to the result of divine judgment on land or cities that have been stripped of life, protection, and prosperity.
bush · Hebrew Verb
The state of being humiliated or disgraced, often associated with the failure of idols, false confidence, or divine judgment that exposes one's powerlessness. To be put to shame is to be stripped of honor and left in a state of vulnerability.
misgab · Hebrew Noun
A place of refuge, strength, or security. Biblically, a fortress often represents human confidence or the physical defenses a nation relies upon; when broken down, it signifies the futility of trusting in man-made power rather than God.
Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab reflects a period of intense geopolitical upheaval following the fall of Jerusalem. The mention of specific cities like Nebo and Kiriathaim being 'spoiled' and 'taken' points to the devastating campaigns of the Babylonian Empire, which brought down regional powers. This context highlights how ancient nations, even those with complex relationships with Israel like Moab, faced God's judgment amidst broader imperial conquests.
c. 840 BC
Moabite Rebellion Against Israel
King Mesha of Moab revolted against Israelite rule, asserting Moabite independence after years of subjugation.
c. 730 BC
Assyrian Conquest of Moab
The Assyrian Empire under Tiglath-Pileser III expanded its dominion, bringing Moab under Assyrian control and potentially deporting some of its population.
586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem to Babylon
The Babylonian Empire, led by Nebuchadnezzar II, destroyed Jerusalem and exiled many Judeans, a major geopolitical shift in the region.
c. 582 BC— this verse
Nebuchadnezzar's Campaigns
Following the destruction of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar conducted military campaigns against surrounding nations, including Moab and Ammon, leading to devastation.
c. 500 BC - 1st Century AD
Moab Under Persian and Hellenistic Rule
After the Babylonian Empire, Moab fell under the control of the Persian Empire, and later experienced the influence of Hellenistic kingdoms, though its prominence waned.
This passage, which Jeremiah draws upon, also describes the devastation of Moabite cities, naming Nebo and Kiriathaim specifically in its lament for the destruction.
Numbers 32:3This earlier passage records the Reubenites taking possession of Nebo and Kiriathaim, showing how these cities became significant in the region long before their judgment by Jeremiah.
2 Kings 3:25This historical account details a military campaign against Moab, mentioning that they destroyed the cities, foreshadowing the complete devastation prophesied in Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 51:34This verse also speaks of Babylon utterly consuming and crushing Moab, indicating a broader pattern of judgment against this nation by various powers under God's authority.
pulpitJeremiah 48:1: "Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed."
Verses 1-8. - The prophet foresees the calamity of Moab, and the attendant confusion and dismay. Yes; flee, save your lives, if ye can; for your confidences have proved untrustworthy; there is no hope left. Verse 1. - Against Moab; rather, concerning Moab. Nebo! Not, of course, the mountain range referred to in De…
clarkeJeremiah 48:1: "Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed."
Against Moab - This was delivered some time after the destruction of Jerusalem. The Moabites were in the neighborhood of the Ammonites, and whatever evils fell on the one would naturally involve the other. See Isaiah 15:1-9 and Isaiah 16:1-14 on this same subject. Wo unto Nebo! for it is spoiled - This was a city…
The prophecy immediately calls out cities by name, not just Nebo, but also Kiriathaim and "the fortress" (Misgab). This isn't just a vague pronouncement; it's a specific indictment of places that likely represented Moab's strength and security, directly showing that even their strongest defenses and most prominent locations are vulnerable to God's judgment.
This chapter, a powerful prophecy against Moab, begins by describing the devastating invasion of their cities. Jeremiah calls out Nebo, Kiriathaim, and a fortress called Misgab, detailing their destruction and shame, setting the stage for a sweeping condemnation of Moab's pride and their past transgressions against God's people. This judgment is delivered because of Moab's arrogance, their complacency, and their mistreatment of Israel, especially during Jerusalem's fall.
This chapter, a powerful prophecy against Moab, begins by describing the devastating invasion of their cities. Jeremiah calls out Nebo, Kiriathaim, and a fortress called Misgab, detailing their destruction and shame, setting the stage for a sweeping condemnation of Moab's pride and their past transgressions against God's people. This judgment is delivered because of Moab's arrogance, their complacency, and their mistreatment of Israel, especially during Jerusalem's fall.
"Concerning Moab.
Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel:
“Woe to Nebo, for it is laid waste!
Kiriathaim is put to shame, it is taken;
the fortress is put to shame and broken down;" — The prophecy immediately calls out cities by name, not just Nebo, but also Kiriathaim and "the fortress" (Misgab). This isn't just a vague pronouncement; it's a specific indictment of places that lik…
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