They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.
People will cry out in shock, 'How did everything fall apart like this?' Moab will turn away in complete shame, and everyone around will either mock them or be terrified by what happened to them.
When pride falls hard, it becomes either a warning or a punchline to everyone watching.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying during a time when the Babylonian empire was rising, and God was using him to pronounce judgment on neighboring nations like Moab for their sins. Moab, an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea, had a history of conflict with Israel and was known for its pride and idolatry. In this verse, Jeremiah foretells how Moab will be humiliated and become a laughingstock to surrounding peoples.
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