Jeremiah 48:24
and upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, those far away and those nearby.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.
In Context
23and upon Kiriathaim, and upon the house of Gamul, and upon the house of Meon,
25The horn of Moab has been cut away, and his arm has been crushed, says the Lord.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:43Bezer in the wilderness, which is situated in the plains of the tribe of Ruben; and Ramoth in Gilead, which is in the tribe of Gad; and Golan in Bashan, which is in the tribe of Manasseh.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this, who arrives from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah? This is the Handsome One in his robe, advancing by the fullness of his strength. It is I, the Speaker of Justice, and I am the Fighter for Salvation.
Jeremiah 49:13For I have sworn by myself, says the Lord, that Bozrah will be a desolation, and a disgrace, and a wasteland, and a curse. And all her cities will be a perpetual wilderness.
Zephaniah 2:8I have heard about the disgrace of Moab and the blasphemies of the sons of Ammon, by which they have defamed my people and have been magnified beyond their borders.
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 →