Jeremiah 47

Jeremiah 47:1

THe word, &c.] See Chap. 1. 2, 4.

against the Philistines] Isaiah 14:29. Chap. 25. 20. Ezekiel 25:15. Amos 1:6. Zephaniah 2:4-5.

before that] So that the ruine of that State was foretold by the Prophet, while it was yet in a prosperous, and flourishing condition, before it was impaired by any notable losse.

Pharaoh] Nechoh in likelihood; in his expedition against the Assyrians, 2 Kings 23:29.

smote Gaza] Heb. Azzah. a strong citie of the Philistines, Judges 16:1.

Jeremiah 47:2

waters rise up out of the north] The Chaldeans break in as a land-floud, surrounding all; Isaiah 8:7. & Isaiah 59:19. from their own countrey, lying north of Palestine: Isaiah 14:21. Chap. 46. 20.

all that is therein] Heb. the fulnesse thereof. Psalms 24:1.

Jeremiah 47:3

of his strong horses] Chap. 8. 16. & 50. 11.

at the rusting of his chariots] Or, rustling. Isaiah 17:12. Or, raling. Nahum 3:2.

the fathers shall not look back to their children] Extreamitie of fear shall overwhelm affection: their hearts shall so fail them, that every one shall be glad to shift for himself: as Chap. 16. 6, 7. and 49. 5.

Jeremiah 47:4

to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon] Which being of the posteritie of Canaan the sonne of Cham, and bordering on the Philistines, Joshua 19:29. were on all occasions ready to assist them.

the remnant of the countrey] Heb. the isle. Isaiah 20:6. & Isaiah 42:15. Chap. 2. 10.

of Caphtor] Which coming also of the same race with the Philistines, dwelt neer unto them; possessing sometime the countrey thereabout even unto Gaza; Deuteronomy 2:23. and, as may seem, having sometime subdued the Philistines, Amos 9:7. but were now in confederacie with them; and like to fare as they did. Some suppose them to be put here for the Philistines, called the remnant of them, because descended from them, or left by them, when they over-ranne their countrey, and carried many of them away captive: but they seem rather distinct, as the other places here mentioned: and that they are called the remnant of that land, either because the Egyptians had made spoil of them before-time, when they invaded the Philistines countrey; vers. 1. or because the Chaldeans had begun with them, ere they fell upon the Philistines countrey. See the like Chap. 25. 20.

Jeremiah 47:5

Baldnesse is come upon, &c.] Signs of sorrow and mourning: of which see Chap. 16. 6, 7. & 41. 5. & 48. 37. Ezekiel 3:18.

Gaza] Vers. 1.

Ashkelon] A chief citie of the Philistines, 1 Samuel 6:17. Sam. 1. 20.

how long wilt thou cut thy self] Leviticus 19:28. Chap. 16. 6.

Jeremiah 47:6

O thou sword of the LORD, &c.] The Prophets lamentation, bemoaning the havock of men made by the sword, ranging to and fro so long together: and supplication for a stay.

put up thy self into thy scabbard] Heb. gather thy self. or, betake thy self (as Exodus 9:19. Numbers 11:30.) unto thy scabbard.

and be still] Heb. be silent. Psalms 4:4. Isaiah 23:2.

Jeremiah 47:7

How can it be quiet, &c.] Heb. how canst thou. as Ezekiel 31:10. An answer to the Prophets suit. Or his own replie, as recalling himself. It cannot stay, till Gods work be done, and his will and word fulfilled.

against Ashkelon] Vers. 5.

against the sea-shore] The Philistines: whose countrey coasted on the midland sea. Joshua 15:46-47.