And their king and his princes will go into exile together,” says the Lord.
Parallel translations
- WEB and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together,” says Yahweh.
- KJV And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD.
- BSB Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.
- NKJV Their king shall go into captivity, He and his princes together,” Says the Lord.
- NASB “Their king will go into exile, He and his princes together,” says the Lord.
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Quick answer
Ammon's king and officials will go together into exile. The leaders who pursued conquest will share the nation's downfall.
Overview
The capture of the king and 'his princes' signals the complete collapse of Ammonite power. Rulers are not exempt but bear responsibility for the nation's sins. This closes the oracle against Ammon, fulfilled when Assyria and later Babylon overran the region. God holds leaders especially accountable for the violence they sanction.
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- Jer 49:3“Wail, Heshbon, for Ai is laid waste! Cry, you daughters of Rabbah! Clothe yourself in sackcloth. Lament, and run back and forth among the fences; for Malcam will go into captivity, his priests and his princes together.
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