Jeremiah 48:13

"Therefore behold, the days come,” says the LORD, “that I will send to him those who pour off, and they will pour him off; and they will empty his vessels, and break their containers in pieces."

Key Reflection

This passage foretells a time when judgment would come upon Moab, with God sending those who would "pour off" its leaders or inhabitants, causing the country to be emptied and its structures destroyed. The imagery suggests a complete devastation, symbolizing divine retribution for Moab's sins and setting a somber tone for the future of the nation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Israel was ashamed of Beth-el -After Salmaneser had carried Israel away, they could trust no longer in the calf of Bethel established by Jeroboam.

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