And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,
And all the mixed populations, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, including Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and what remains of Ashdod,
This verse lists various foreign nations and their rulers who will also face God's judgment along with Judah.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, chapter 25, the prophet is delivering a message from God about impending judgment on Judah and surrounding nations due to their idolatry and rebellion against Him. This specific verse lists various groups and kings, including the "mingled people" (likely referring to foreign or mixed populations), the land of Uz (an ancient region possibly in the Arabian desert), and Philistine cities like Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and Ashdod, which were longstanding adversaries of Israel located along the Mediterranean coast. Historically, this prophecy was given around 605 BC during the rise of Babylonian power under Nebuchadnezzar, as a warning of God's universal accountability.
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