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The Illusion of Security
All commentators agree that this verse depicts the complete failure of Moab's defenses. Their fortified cities, the pinnacle of their security, will offer no protection from God's judgment. The people are told to flee to the wilderness, highlighting that human-built strongholds are ultimately useless when God brings a nation to account.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:28
18th Century
Theologian
Dwell in the rock - See Jeremiah 4:29. The sole chance of escape is refuge in inaccessible fastnesses.
In the sides ... - …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:28
19th Century
Bishop
O ye that dwell in Moab ... —The general thought is the same as in Jeremiah 48:6; Jeremiah 48:9, but is more v…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:28
16th Century
Theologian
Here Jeremiah denounces exile on the Moabites, as if he had said that the desolation of their land would be so great that they would be forced as w…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:28
17th Century
Pastor
O ye that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the
rock
Signifying hereby th…