Jeremiah 49:1

"Jeremiah."

Key Reflection

The phrase "Of the children of Ammon. The LORD says:" sets the tone for a divine oracle against the Ammonites, highlighting God's sovereignty and judgment. This opening line underscores the prophetic nature of the text, revealing God’s plans to bring about His will through historical events, which foreshadow broader spiritual truths about His control over nations and individuals alike.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Hath Israel no sons? -i. e., the Ammonites in seizing Gilead have acted as if the country had no rightful owner. The sons of Israel were to return from captivity, and the land was their hereditary property. Their king -Milcom (and inJeremiah 49:3), see the margin. The Ammonite god stands for the Ammonites just as ChemoshJeremiah 48:7is the equivalent of the Moabites. Inherit -i. e., take possession of.

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