Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken.
Because of this, all of Moab will cry out in grief for their nation—everyone will wail with sorrow. You will mourn for the ruined foundations of Kir-hareseth, for the city has truly been devastated.
This verse describes how the entire nation of Moab will be filled with grief and mourning because their fortified city has been completely destroyed.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during a time when the Moabites, who were descendants of Lot and neighbors to Israel, faced impending judgment. Kir-hareseth (also called Kir-heres) was Moab's principal fortress city and stronghold, representing their security and strength. The destruction of this key city would symbolize the complete downfall of the Moabite nation.
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