Jeremiah 48:19
Stand in the way, and gaze out, O habitation of Aroer! Question him who is fleeing, and say to him who has escaped: ‘What has happened?’
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Deuteronomy 2:36from Aroer, which is above the bank of the torrent Arnon, a town which is situated in a valley, all the way to Gilead. There was not a village or city which escaped from our hands. The Lord our God delivered everything to us,
1 Samuel 4:13And when he had arrived, Eli was sitting on a seat opposite the way, gazing out. For his heart was fearful on behalf of the ark of God. Then, after this man entered the city, he announced it to the city. And the entire city wailed.
2 Samuel 1:3And David said to him, “Where have you come from?” And he said to him, “I have fled from the camp of Israel.”
2 Samuel 24:5And when they had passed across the Jordan, they arrived at Aroer, to the right of the city, which is in the Valley of Gad.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 48:15-47
The Judgment of Moab. ( b. c. 605.) 14 How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war? 15 Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts. 16 The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. 17 All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod! 18 Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy… Read the whole commentary →