Jeremiah 48:17
All ye that are about him bemoan him; and all ye that know his name: say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful stick!
Leeser Tanakh
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In Context
16Near is the calamity of Moab to come, and his misfortune hasteneth fast.
Cross References
Isaiah 10:5Woe over Asshur, the rod of my anger; and a staff is in their hand my indignation.
Isaiah 14:6He who smote people in wrath, blows without intermission, he that ruled in anger nations, persecuting without restraint.
Jeremiah 9:17(9:16) Thus hath said the Lord of hosts, Consider it well, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for the women skilled in lament, that they may come;
Jeremiah 48:39Oh, how is it broken down! wail! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! and Moab shall be a derision and a dismay to all those around him.
Zechariah 11:10And I took my staff, namely, Mildness, and cut it to pieces, to annul my covenant which I had made with all the tribes.
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 →