Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 48:40
Albert Barnes Commentary
Jeremiah 48:40
1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes Commentary
Jeremiah 48:40
1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE
"For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab." — Jeremiah 48:40 (ASV)
The rapid and irresistible attack of Nebuchadnezzar is compared to the impetuous dash of the eagle on its prey (Deuteronomy 28:49).