This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh’s word that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines, before that Pharaoh struck Gaza.
- KJV The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.
- NKJV The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.
- NASB The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines, before Pharaoh conquered Gaza.
- NLT This is the Lord’s message to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Philistines of Gaza, before it was captured by the Egyptian army.
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Quick answer
This introduces the LORD's word against the Philistines, given before Pharaoh struck Gaza.
Overview
Jeremiah receives a prophecy concerning the Philistines, Israel's long-standing coastal enemies, set in the context of Egyptian military action against Gaza. The heading marks God as the author of judgment on yet another nation. It underscores that the LORD rules the history of all peoples, ordering events toward His just and saving purposes.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Jer 25:20all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
- Gen 10:19and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
- Exod 25:15–17The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.
- Zech 9:5–7Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited.
- 1 Kgs 4:24For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.
- Zeph 2:4–7For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted.
- Amos 1:6–8This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom.
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