Jeremiah 49:6

But after this I will restore the fortunes of the people of Ammon—this is Yahweh's declaration.” 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

And afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith the LORD.

In Context

5See, I am about to bring terror on you—this is the declaration of Lord Yahweh of hosts— 1 this terror will come from all those who surround you. Each one of you will be scattered before it. 1 There will be no one to gather those running away. 1

7About Edom, Yahweh of hosts says this, “Is there no longer any wisdom to be found in Teman? 1 Has good advice disappeared from those who have understanding? Has their wisdom become corrupted? 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 19:18In that day there will be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to Yahweh of hosts. One of these will be called The City of the Sun. + 19:18 Instead of The City of the Sun , which probably refers to the Egyptian city of Heliopolis, some ancient and modern versions have The City of Destruction .

Jeremiah 46:26I am giving them into the hand of the ones seeking their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his servants. Then after this Egypt will be inhabited as in previous days—this is Yahweh's declaration.

Jeremiah 49:39and it will happen in later days that I will bring back the fortunes of Elam—this is Yahweh's declaration.”

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 49:2-7

The Judgment of Ammonites. ( b. c. 595.) 1 Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the Lord ; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities? 2 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord , that I will cause an alarm of war to be heard in Rabbah of the Ammonites; and it shall be a desolate heap, and her daughters shall be burned with fire: then shall Israel be heir unto them that were his heirs, saith the Lord . 3 Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled:… Read the whole commentary →

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