Jeremiah 2:18

"“Haven’t you brought this on yourself, in that you have forsaken the LORD your God, when he led you by the way?"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that the Israelites are experiencing divine judgment because they have abandoned their faith and rejected the guidance of the Lord who had previously led them. It implies that their suffering is a result of their own actions, highlighting the consequences of forsaking God's provision and leadership in their lives.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Sihor -The Nile. To lean upon Egypt was a violation of the principles of theocracy. The two rivers are the two empires, and to drink their waters is to adopt their principles and religion. Compare alsoIsaiah 8:6-7.

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