Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,
Moab is completely devastated and falling apart. People are crying out in despair, spread the news all the way to Arnon that Moab has been destroyed.
When everything falls apart, the news travels fast.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th and 6th centuries BC, delivering messages of judgment from God against nations that opposed Israel. Moab, an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea, had a history of conflict with Israel and was known for its pride and idolatry, which led to this prophecy of its downfall. This verse specifically calls for public mourning and announcement in places like Arnon, a river that marked Moab's border, as Babylonian invasions were looming.
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