Jeremiah:49

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mhcc @Jeremiah:49:1-6 . @ Verse 1-6 . - Might often prevails against right among men , yet that might shall be controlled by the Almighty , who judges aright ; and those will find themselves mistaken , who , like the Ammonites , think every thing their own on which they can lay their hands . The Lord will call men to account for every instance of dishonesty , especially to the destitute . * Verse 7-22 - The Edomites were old enemies to the Israel of God . But their day is now at hand ; it is foretold , not only to warn them , but for the sake of the Israel of God , whose afflictions were aggravated by them . Thus Divine judgments go round from nation to nation ; the earth is full of commotion , and nothing can escape the ministers of Divine vengeance . The righteousness of God is to be observed amidst the violence of men . * Verse 23-27 - How easily God can dispirit those nations that have been most celebrated for valour ! Damascus waxes feeble . It was a city of joy , having all the delights of the sons of men . But those deceive themselves who place their happiness in carnal joys . * Verse 28-33 - Nebuchadnezzar would make desolation among the people of Kedar , who dwelt in the deserts of Arabia . He who conquered many strong cities , will not leave those unconquered that dwell in tents . He will do this to gratify his own covetousness and ambition ; but God orders it for correcting an unthankful people , and for warning a careless world to expect trouble when they seem most safe . They shall flee , get far off , and dwell deep in the deserts ; they shall be dispersed . But privacy and obscurity are not always protection and security . * Verse 34-39 - The Elamites were the Persians ; they acted against God 's Israel , and must be reckoned with . Evil pursues sinners . God will make them know that he reigns . Yet the destruction of Elam shall not be for ever . But this promise was to have its full accomplishment in the days of the Messiah . In reading the Divine assurance of the destruction of all the enemies of the church , the believer sees that the issue of the holy war is not doubtful . It is blessed to recollect , that He who is for us , is more than all against us . And he will subdue the enemies of our souls . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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