For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.
Because you put all your faith in what you built and what you owned, you're going to lose everything too. Even your god Chemosh will be dragged away as a prisoner, along with all the religious leaders and rulers.
When you trust in your stuff instead of God, you'll lose it all, even the things you thought were untouchable.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th-6th century BC, delivering God's messages of judgment against neighboring nations like Moab for their idolatry and self-reliance. Moab, an enemy of Israel located east of the Dead Sea, had a history of trusting in its military strength, wealth, and the pagan god Chemosh for protection rather than turning to the one true God. This verse specifically warns that such misplaced confidence would result in Moab's defeat and the capture of their idol and its worshippers.
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