Jeremiah 49:3

"Therefore behold, the days come,” says the LORD, “that I will cause an alarm of war to be heard against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and it will become a desolate heap, and her daughters will be burned with fire; then Israel will possess those who possessed him,” says the LORD."

Key Reflection

This passage foretells a future military defeat for Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, leading to its destruction and desolation, with its women being put to fire. The prophecy symbolizes divine judgment and the eventual restoration of Israel's sovereignty over their enemies, reflecting God’s control over historical events and his promise of deliverance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Ai -Not the town on the west of the JordanJoshua 7:2; a place not mentioned elsewhere. For Ai some read Ar. Hedges -Fields were not divided by hedges until recent times; the term probably means the walls which enclose the vineyardsNumbers 22:24.

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