Jeremias

Jeremias 48:1

Ver. 1. Moab. This people broke their covenant with Sedecias, yet were punished for having entered into it, five years after the taking of Jerusalem.

Jos. S. Jer. in C. xxv. 32. --- The same war is described by Ezec. xxv. 8. Soph. ii.

8. Many words of Isaias (xv. and xvi. and xxiv.) are adopted, though he speaks of what happened under Ezechias. --- Nabo, a town at the foot of that mountain, where Moses died. Deut. xxxiv. It might have been famous for some pretended

"oracle." Is. xv. 2. and xlvi. 1. This chief city, with the rest, shall be destroyed.

W. ---

Cariathaim. This city, and most of the others, were repossessed by Moab after the Israelites were led into captivity. C. --- City. Heb. Hammisgab, a fortress.

Vat.

Jeremias 48:2

Ver. 2. Hesebon, at the foot of Phasga, and one of the strongest cities. --- Shalt.

Heb. "shall Medemena hold her peace." C. --- "Thou shalt be cut down, O

madmen." H. --- It signifies

"silence." Thou silent city, thou shalt be reduced to a mournful silence or destruction.

Jeremias 48:4

Ver. 4. Little ones. Heb. "to Segor." v. 34. Is. xv. 5. C. --- Chal. "princes" of the second rank.

Vat.

Jeremias 48:6

Ver. 6. Heath, or tamarick. C. xvii. 6. Heb. Haroher.

Jeremias 48:7

Ver. 7. Bulwarks. Heb. "works," or possessions of corn, cattle, &c. C. ---

Chamos, the idol of the Moabites. Ch. --- He was esteemed the king of the country, as the devil is the ape of God.

The prophets often deride the imbecility of these idols. C. xliii. and xi. The chief idol of Moab shall fall, to shew the vanity of trusting in idols. W.

Jeremias 48:8

Ver. 8. Spoiler, or "thief," ( prædo) a title which Nabuchodonosor deserved, on account of his unjust conquests. C.

Jeremias 48:9

Ver. 9. Flower: an usual ceremony at funerals. A. Lapide. M. --- Manibus date lilia plenis. Æn.

vi. --- Heb. "wings." Prot. "signs." Sept. (H.) "that they may know how to return." Let Moab flee. C.

Jeremias 48:10

Ver. 10. Deceitfully. In the Greek, negligently. The work of God here spoken of, is the punishment of the Moabites. Ch. --- Woe to those who spare those whom God orders to be destroyed, as Saul and Achab did. 1 K. xv. 8. 23. and 3 K. xx.

32. 42. The zeal of the Levites, Phinees, &c. is rewarded. Ex. xxxii. 27. Num. xx.

8.

Jeremias 48:11

Ver. 11. Fruitful as a vine. --- Lees. The wine has not been disturbed. It was customary to keep it first in pits, (Mark xii. 1. Is. v. 1.) and afterwards in large earthen vessels. Vina bibes Tauro diffusa: "Thou shalt drink wine bottled off in the consulship of Taurus." Hor. i. ep. 5. --- If the wine was weak, the vessels were put under ground. Pliny xiv. 21. --- The better sort was arranged in order, (v. 12.) in some clean apartment. Cant. ii. 4. Odys. B. 237. --- Changed. He alludes to the wine. H. --- Moab has enjoyed a long peace and prosperity. C.

Jeremias 48:13

Ver. 13. Of Bethel. That is, of their golden calves, which they worshipped in Bethel. Ch. ---

Chamos and the golden calves were both taken away. Osee viii. 5. C. --- The ten tribes had foolishly trusted in the latter. 3 K. xii. W.

Jeremias 48:16

Ver. 16. Swiftly; about twenty-three years from the fourth of Joakim.

Jeremias 48:17

Ver. 17. His name, as particular friends. Ex. xxxiii. 12. 17. People in the East had a secret name, which they disclosed to very few, to prevent incantations.

--- Rod. This nation was exceedingly vain. v. 29.

Jeremias 48:18

Ver. 18. Thirst. Dibon was well supplied with water. Is. xv. 9.

Jeremias 48:20

Ver. 20. Arnon, on which river Aroer stood.

Jeremias 48:26

Ver. 26. Drunk with the wine of God's wrath. --- Dash. Heb. "roll in," or "they shall clap hands over Moab, in," &c.

Jeremias 48:27

Ver. 27. Thieves. C. ii. 26. C. --- Prot. "was he found among thieves? for since thou speakest of him, thou skippest for joy." H. --- Chaldee agrees with the Vulg. which is clearer. C. --- Sept.

"hath he been found stealing from thee, since thou hast fought against him?"

Grabe subjoins,

"Thou shalt go into banishment. H. --- As Moab was related to Israel, his derision was the more criminal, and more grievously punished. W.

Jeremias 48:28

Ver. 28. Place. Seek for shelter in the caverns and highest mountains. H.

Jeremias 48:30

Ver. 30. Able. He hath attempted too much.

Jeremias 48:31

Ver. 31. Brick wall. Heb. Kir-cheres, (Is. xvi. 7. C.) "the city of the sun;" (Grot.) Ar, the capital.

The prophet joins in the mournful canticle, as was usual. Lu. vii. 32. C. ---

Those who boast of more than they have, are compared to an earthen wall. W.

Jeremias 48:32

Ver. 32. Jazer, or "more than for Jazer;" about six leagues to the north of Sebama, which had a rivulet communicating with the sea of Jazer.

Jeremias 48:33

Ver. 33. Carmel, which here denotes any fruitful vineyard or place. --- The, &c.

Prot. "none shall tread with shouting, their shouting shall be no shouting."

Heb. hedad, "the cry" of the people in the vintage. C.

Jeremias 48:34

Ver. 34. As a. Lit. "the heifer;" a title of Oronaim, which was proud and ungovernable. H. ---

Heb. also, "from Agelah to Salisa; the," &c. --- Bad; abandoned. Is. xv. 6. C.

Jeremias 48:36

Ver. 36. Pipes. Heb. chalilim, (H.) lyre or flutes. Such were used at funerals of children; (Mat.

ix. 23.) trumpets sounded for men. Servius. --- Could; opposing the conqueror of Asia. v. 30. 31.

C. --- Prot. "the riches that he hat gotten is perished."

Jeremias 48:37

Ver. 37. Shaven, or "clipt," (Prot. H.) as in mourning. --- Tied. Heb. "cut." C. xvi.

6. C. ---

Such signs of mourning were usual in those countries. The Romans let their hair grow. Cic. pro Sestio. W.

Jeremias 48:39

Ver. 39. Bowed. Sept. and Chal. "turned his back."

Jeremias 48:41

Ver. 41. Carioth, probably Kir Hares, which the eagle of Babylon seized. Sept.

Rom. omits v.

40. C. --- Grabe supplies, Behold, &c. and here, the heart, &c. H.

Jeremias 48:42

Ver. 42. Cease for a time, till he regain his liberty under Cyrus. v. 47.

Jeremias 48:43

Ver. 43. Fear. It was customary to hand feathers near a wood, to frighten the prey into pits or nets. Is. xxiv. 17. Sanct.

Jeremias 48:45

Ver. 45. There...saith, &c. to the end of the chapter is supplied by Grabe. His copy subjoins,

"What Jeremias prophesied against all nations. Thus," &c. C. xxv. 15. H.

Jeremias 48:45

Ver. 45. Hesebon, expecting shelter. But internal broils ruined them. --- There,

&c. to 47, is borrowed from Num. xxi. 27. Sehon had taken Hesebon from Moab. --- Part. Moses has "Ar, of Moab, and the inhabitants of the heights of Arnon." C. --- Tumult. Heb. shaon, (H.) means also pride, in which sense Balaam uses Seth. Num. xxiv. 17. C.

Jeremias 48:47

Ver. 47. Days. When they, Elam and the other Gentiles, shall be converted to the faith of Christ.

We read of no other bringing back, (W.) though it might take place. H.