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
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy about God's cup of wrath that would be given to many nations around 605-586 BC. The 'mingled people' likely refers to various ethnic groups living as minorities in different regions. Uz was possibly located in Edom or Arabia (associated with Job's homeland), while the Philistine cities mentioned were major centers along the Mediterranean coast that had been longtime enemies of Israel.
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