Jeremiah, 47

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Judgment

Jeremiah prophesies the downfall of the Philistines, traditional foes of Israel. The chapter depicts the Philistines as helpless against the wrath of the Lord, who sends Babylonians to destroy them.

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The Fall of Philistia

1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.

2 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl.

3 At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong horses, at the rushing of his chariots, and at the rumbling of his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to their children for feebleness of hands;

4 Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.

5 Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

6 O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

7 How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.

Commentary

Chapter 47 of Jeremiah highlights the power of God over all nations, even those that have historically opposed Israel. The Philistines were a formidable force, but their confidence in their own strength was no match for the judgment of the Almighty. Though they tried to resist, ultimately they were no match for the Babylonian army, which God used as a tool of his wrath. The chapter offers a lesson about the dangers of arrogance and pride, as the Philistines' confidence in their own might led to their downfall. It also emphasizes the ultimate accountability of all nations to the divine justice of God.