Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness,
unto the mount of the daughter of Zion, Moab here, having found refuge
in Petra of Idumea, being admonished to send its tribute of lambs to
the ruler of the land, to the king reigning at Jerusalem, the road to
this capital, whose... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CONDITIONS OF DELIVERANCE... [ Continue Reading ]
For it shall be that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, like
birds aimlessly fluttering, like a nest whose occupants have suddenly
been turned out, SO THE DAUGHTERS OF MOAB SHALL BE AT THE FORDS OF
ARNON; for here, at the boundary of their land, they assemble in
huddled bands, looking for he... [ Continue Reading ]
Take counsel, execute judgment, planning deliverance instead of
oppression, as heretofore; MAKE THY SHADOW AS THE NIGHT IN THE MIDST
OF THE NOONDAY, thereby concealing all those who trust in this shadow
as completely as if the darkness of night enclosed them; HIDE THE
OUTCASTS, those who are driven... [ Continue Reading ]
Let Mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from
the face of the spoiler, thus giving shelter to all people who might
become fugitives from Judah in the uncertain circumstances obtaining
at that time. The reason for this admonition is now given. FOR THE
EXTORTIONER IS AT AN END... [ Continue Reading ]
And in mercy shall the throne, that of Judah, of the Messiah, BE
ESTABLISHED, prepared and confirmed; AND HE, the Messiah Himself,
SHALL SIT UPON IT IN TRUTH IN THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID, one in whom the
truth of the Lord's promise is fulfilled, one who Himself is the
Truth, JUDGING, AND SEEKING JUDGM... [ Continue Reading ]
We have heard of the pride of Moab, its conceit and foolish dependence
upon its own strength, Jeremiah 48:14; HE IS VERY PROUD; EVEN OF HIS
HAUGHTINESS AND HIS PRIDE AND HIS WRATH, his senseless anger against
Israel; BUT HIS LIES SHALL NOT BE SO, his false boasts would soon be
shown to be vain.... [ Continue Reading ]
Moab's Pride and Ruin.
The Lord's invitation was issued to Moab also, for He wants all men to
be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. The appeal,
however, was unavailing, and therefore the prophecy of punishment is
once more resumed.... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, lamenting its own ruin; EVERY ONE
SHALL HOWL; FOR THE FOUNDATIONS OF KIR-HARESETH, the ruins of its
strongest fortress, SHALL YE MOURN, for this citadel of brick would be
razed, or its grape-cakes would no more be available; SURELY THEY ARE
STRICKEN, rather, the p... [ Continue Reading ]
For the fields of Heshbon languish and the vine of Sibmah, their
richest products being ruined by the invaders; THE LORDS OF THE
HEATHEN HAVE BROKEN DAWN THE PRINCIPAL PLANTS THEREOF, all the fine
plants of the vine whose culture was so extensively carried on in this
country; THEY, namely, the grape... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah,
the prophet's tears joining in pity and in lament with those of the
rich districts of Moab; I WILL WATER THEE WITH MY TEARS, O HESHBON,
AND ELEALEH, weeping on account of the hardness of heart shown by the
Moabites, which resulted... [ Continue Reading ]
And gladness is taken away and joy out of the plentiful field, out of
the garden-land; AND IN THY VINEYARDS THERE SHALL BE NO SINGING,
NEITHER SHALL THERE BE SHOUTING, as when the harvest was gathered in
times of peace; THE TREADERS SHALL TREAD OUT NO WINE IN THEIR PRESSES;
I HAVE MADE THEIR VINTAGE... [ Continue Reading ]
Wherefore my bowels, his whole heart, SHALL SOUND LIKE AN HARP FOR
MOAB, like the sounding-board of a stringed instrument, which vibrates
with the depth of his emotion, AND MINE INWARD PARTS FOR KIR-HARESH.
But the most pitiful aspect of the entire situation is now given:... [ Continue Reading ]
And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the
high place, when its people have lamented themselves weary, THAT HE
SHALL COME TO HIS SANCTUARY TO PRAY, turning to the high place
consecrated to his god Chemosh and tormenting himself to utter
fatigue; BUT HE SHALL NOT PREVAIL, fo... [ Continue Reading ]
This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning Moab since that
time, that is, the prophecy recorded till now had been made some time
before. The accurate time of its fulfilment is now added by the
prophet:... [ Continue Reading ]
But now the Lord. hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the
years of an hireling, very carefully measured, AND THE GLORY OF MOAB
SHALL BE CONTEMNED, covered with shame, WITH ALL THAT GREAT MULTITUDE,
the whole mass of its inhabitants; AND THE REMNANT SHALL BE VERY SMALL
AND FEEBLE, in no sense... [ Continue Reading ]