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Jer 48:1-47. Prophecy against Moab.
It had taken part with the Chaldeans against Judea (2Ki 24:2). Fulfilled by Nebuchadnezzar five years after the destruction of Jerusalem, when also he attacked Egypt (Jer 43:8-13) and Ammon (Jer 49:1-6). [Josephus, Antiquities, 10:9, 7]. Jeremiah in this prophecy uses that of Isaiah 15:1-16:14, amplifying and adapting it to his purpose under inspiration, at the same time confirming its divine authority. Isaiah, however, in his prophecy refers to the devastation of Moab by the Assyrian king, Shalmaneser; Jeremiah refers to that by Nebuchadnezzar.
Nebo - a mountain and town of Moab; its meaning is “that which fructifies.”
Kiriathaim - a city of Moab, consisting of two cities, as the word signifies; originally held by the Emim (Gen 14:5).
Misgab - meaning “elevation.” It lay on an elevation.