Jeremiah 49

Jeremiah 49:1

ISrael] what reason have the Ammonites to seize upon that Land which I had given to my people, as if there were lawfull heires wanting? Their King] the Italian, Malcom; the Ammonites idol, 1 King. 11. 5. Now this invasion of the Ammonites, is attributed to their idol, in their opinion, they holding this victory as from him, and having brought in his service in the conquered Countrey: Gad] namely the Land which belonged to this Tribe beyond Jordan. And it is likely that this happened, when by the Syrians, 2 Kings 10:33. and afterwards by the Assyrians, 2 Kings 15:29. this Land was desolated, and the people carried into captivity. Or when Nebuchadnezzar came the first time with the Ammonites bands, 2 Kings 24:2. Amos 1:13.

Jeremiah 49:2

Rabbath] the chiefe City of the Ammonites, 2 Samuel 12:26. Be heire] there is no accomplishment of this according to the Letter, mentioned any where but onely, 1Ma 5:6.

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Heshbon] a City of the Gadites, Jos. 13. 8, 10. & 21. 38, 39. seized upon by the Ammonites and Moabites, as it appeares by Jeremiah 48:2. whose ruine was next after the taking and sacking of Ai. a City neere unto it, which cannot be the same, as is spoken of Jos 7:2. And run] as flying and wandring persons, save your selves, and hide you in the fields, and behind the hedges.

Jeremiah 49:4

In the valleys] namely, in thy Countrey, full of fruitful valleys, encompassed with high hils Flowing valley] a figurative terme, as who should say, the wars like unto a deluge have carried away the fat of the soile, and hath melted the mountaines and hils.

Jeremiah 49:7

In Teman] namely, in Edom, whereof one part had its name from Teman, Esau his grandchild, Genesis 36:11. and is possessed by his posterity, and was a Nation famous for its wisedome, Obadiah 1:8. He meanes as it were in scoe, Hve those great wise men wanted understanding at their need? hath not th〈…〉 wisedome been found weake, and vaine against God, and his judgements?

Jeremiah 49:8

Dedan] certaine people of Arabia, neighbours to the Idumeans, see Gn. 25. 3.

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If grape-gatherers] by this comparisn, the Prophet doth exaggerate the dsolation oEdm, which should be quite desolate, and spoiled, leaving no remainder at all in it.

Jeremiah 49:10

Bare] I have caused his enemies to leave nothing at all there, but to empty him quite His seed] namely, those Nations which were joyned to him by discent or by ancient alliance.

Jeremiah 49:11

Leave] the meaning is, fathers, and husbands shall be destroyed in Edom. Little children and women shall have no reliefe nor help from men, nor shal not have any to fly unto but onely God.

Jeremiah 49:12

They whose] namely, the Jewes, my people, and my children, whom one would have thought should have been free from these desolations, have notwithstanding endured them: and shall not you Idumeans who are mine enemies, be overcome and ruined by the like desolations:

Jeremiah 49:13

Bozra] chiefe City of Edom.

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I have heard] namely, in a prophetick vision.

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Make thee] I have appointed thee to be brought into the most unhappy state, of any other Nation.

Jeremiah 49:16

Thou that] he hath a relation to the rough and mountainous situation of Edom.

Jeremiah 49:18

Dwell] the effect of this prophecy began by the Chaldeans, and then from time to time it hath been fully accomplished, the name and memory of Edom being at the last quite extinguished.

Jeremiah 49:19

He shall] namely, Nebuchadnezzar. Swelling] whereof see Jes. 3. 15. Jeremiah 12:5, The strong] namely, Idumea, a Countrey very strongly situated And who is] as if one should say, I will seeke out all the valiant souldiers, for to muster them up against Edom. Will appoint] the Italian, who will challenge me; or who can set upon me? or, who can withstand me?Shepheard] that is to say King, or Potentate, according to the Prophets stile.

Jeremiah 49:20

The least] that is to say, I will cause the very weakest of the Chaldeans Army, to be more then sufficient to beat down the greatnesse and strength of the Idumeans, and destroy all their Countrey.

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He shall] namely Nebuchadnezzar.

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Hamath] a Citie of Syria, of which Damascus was the head, see Isa. 7. 8. & 37. 13 Tidings] namely, of the Chaldeans comming.

Jeremiah 49:25

How is] these are the words of the King, or people of Syria.

Jeremiah 49:27

Benhadad] a common name to all the Kings Syria, and especially of one of them, which was very of famous, 1 Kings 20:1.

Jeremiah 49:28

Kedar] Nations and Countries of Arabia. Smite] namely, after, and according to these prophecies Thus saith] namely, to the Chaldeans Of the East] all the Arabians are so called,Judges 6:3. Job 1:3. in respect of Palestine.

Jeremiah 49:29

Shall they] namely, the Chaldeans, shall spoile the Arabians, which live a pastorall life in tents Curtaines] whereof they made their tents.

Jeremiah 49:31

Arise] a comfort from God, encouraging the Chaldeans to set upon the Arabians, a Nation which lived in Tents, without any Cities or strong holds, thinking themselves secure in the solitudes of their Deserts.

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A dwelling] see Isa. 13. 22. & 34. 13 Mal 1:3.

Jeremiah 49:34

Elam] a people between Persia and Media. And it is not certaine, at what time this prophecie was fulfilled.

Jeremiah 49:35

The Bow] he speaketh this because the Bow was these Nations ordinary weapon.

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The foure] that is to say, the enemies shall come upon them on all sides.

Jeremiah 49:38

I will set] that is to say, I will solemnly execute my judgements upon these people, as if I sate in my judgement seat, in a publique Court in the midst of them.