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The Danger of False Security
The Moabites fled to their strongest city, Heshbon, for protection. Commentators highlight the profound irony that this supposed place of safety became the very source of their destruction. This serves as a powerful warning against placing our ultimate trust in worldly power, wealth, or strongholds instead of in God, as these can become the instruments of our downfall.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 48:45
18th Century
Theologian
Because of the force - Rather, without force. Translate it: “The fugitives have stood (that is, halted) powerless in the shadow of Heshbon.”…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 48:45
19th Century
Bishop
Because of the force.— Better, without strength. What is meant is that the fugitives of Moab seek shelter in Heshbon, the…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 48:45
16th Century
Theologian
He confirms what is said in the last verse: that the Moabites would in vain resort to their strongest cities, even Heshbon and Sihon
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 48:45
17th Century
Pastor
They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon, because of
the force
Heshbon was a …