Jeremiah 48:20

Moab is confounded; for it is broken down; Howl ye, and cry! Tell ye it in Arnon, That Moab is destroyed!

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In The King James Version

Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; and tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,

In Context

19O inhabitant of Aroer! Ask of him that fleeth, and of her that escapeth, And say, “What hath been done?”

21And punishment hath come upon the plain country; Upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath,

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Cross References

Isaiah 15:8For the cry encompasseth the borders of Moab; Even to Eglaim reacheth her wailing, To Beer-Elim her howling.

Isaiah 16:7Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab; Every one shall howl; For the ruins of Kir-hares shall ye mourn, In deep affliction.

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 →

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