Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Moab is my wash basin. I will throw my shoe on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.”
- KJV Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.
- NKJV Moab is My washpot; Over Edom I will cast My shoe; Philistia, shout in triumph because of Me.”
- NASB “Moab is My washbowl; I will throw My sandal over Edom; Shout loud, Philistia, because of Me!”
- NLT But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant, and I will wipe my feet on Edom and shout in triumph over Philistia.”
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Quick answer
God declares dominion over hostile neighbors Moab, Edom, and Philistia, treating them as conquered. It proclaims his supremacy over Israel's enemies.
Overview
In vivid images, God reduces Moab to a wash basin and casts his shoe on Edom as a sign of mastery, shouting in triumph over Philistia. The nations that threatened Israel are shown to be utterly subject to God. This assures the people that no enemy stands outside the reach of God's rule.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Sam 8:1–2Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
- 2 Sam 8:14He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.
- Ps 108:9–10Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
- 2 Sam 21:15–22Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines; but David became exhausted.
- 1 Chr 18:1–2Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.
- 1 Chr 18:13He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.
- Num 24:18Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.
- Gen 25:23and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
- 2 Sam 5:17–25When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.
- Gen 27:40You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”
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