Jeremiah 48:45 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Because of the force - Rather, without force. Translate it: “The fugitives have stood (that is, halted) powerless in the shadow of Heshbon.”…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Because of the force.— Better, without strength. What is meant is that the fugitives of Moab seek shelter in Heshbon, the…

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

He confirms what is said in the last verse: that the Moabites would in vain resort to their strongest cities, even Heshbon and Sihon

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon, because of
the force
Heshbon was a …

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