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For a fire comes from Heshbon, King Sihon’s ancient home, to devour the entire land with all its rebellious people. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/48.htm">English Standard Version</a> “In the shadow of Heshbon fugitives stop without strength, for fire came out from Heshbon, flame from the house of Sihon; it has destroyed the forehead of Moab, the crown of the sons of tumult. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/48.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Those who flee will stand helpless in Heshbon’s shadow, because fire has gone forth from Heshbon and a flame from within Sihon. It devours the foreheads of Moab and the skulls of the sons of tumult. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/48.htm">King James Bible</a> They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/48.htm">New King James Version</a> “Those who fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon Because of exhaustion. But a fire shall come out of Heshbon, A flame from the midst of Sihon, And shall devour the brow of Moab, The crown of the head of the sons of tumult. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/48.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “In the shadow of Heshbon The fugitives stand without strength; For a fire has spread out from Heshbon And a flame from the midst of Sihon, And it has devoured the forehead of Moab And the scalps of the loud revelers. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/48.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220In the shadow of Heshbon The fugitives stand without strength; For a fire has gone forth from Heshbon And a flame from the midst of Sihon, And it has devoured the forehead of Moab And the scalps of the riotous revelers. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/48.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “In the shadow of Heshbon The fugitives stand without strength; For a fire has gone forth from Heshbon, And a flame from the midst of Sihon, And it has devoured the forehead of Moab And the scalps of the riotous revelers. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/48.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “In the shadow of Heshbon Those who flee stand without strength; For a fire has gone forth from Heshbon And a flame from the midst of Sihon, And it has devoured the top of the head of Moab And the scalps of those who rumble. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/48.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “In the shadow of Heshbon The fugitives stand powerless [helpless and without strength], For a fire has gone out from Heshbon, A flame from the midst of Sihon; It has destroyed the forehead of Moab And the crowns of the heads of [the arrogant Moabites] the ones in tumult. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/48.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Those who flee will stand exhausted in Heshbon’s shadow because fire has come out from Heshbon and a flame from within Sihon. It will devour Moab’s forehead and the skull of the noisemakers. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/48.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Those who flee will stand exhausted in Heshbon&#8217s shadow because fire has come out from Heshbon and a flame from within Sihon. It will devour Moab&#8217s forehead and the skull of the noisemakers. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/48.htm">American Standard Version</a> They that fled stand without strength under the shadow of Heshbon; for a fire is gone forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and hath devoured the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/48.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Near the city of Heshbon, where Sihon once ruled, tired refugees stand in shadows cast by the flames of their burning city. Soon, the towns on other hilltops, where those warlike people live, will also go up in smoke. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/48.htm">English Revised Version</a> They that fled stand without strength under the shadow of Heshbon: for a fire is gone forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and hath devoured the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/48.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Those who flee will stand exhausted in the shadow of Heshbon. A fire will come out of Heshbon and a flame from Sihon. It will burn the foreheads of the people of Moab and the skulls of those noisy people. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/48.htm">Good News Translation</a> Helpless refugees try to find protection in Heshbon, the city that King Sihon once ruled, but it is in flames. Fire has burned up the frontiers and the mountain heights of the war-loving people of Moab. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/48.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The fugitives will stand without strength in the shadow of Heshbon, for fire will go out from Heshbon and a flame from the middle of Sihon. It will devour the forehead of Moab and the heads of the rebellious people. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/48.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Those who flee will stand helpless in Heshbon?s shadow, because fire has gone forth from Heshbon and a flame from within Sihon. It devours the foreheads of Moab and the skulls of the sons of tumult. <a href="/net/jeremiah/48.htm">NET Bible</a> In the shadows of the walls of Heshbon those trying to escape will stand helpless. For a fire will burst forth from Heshbon. Flames will shoot out from the former territory of Sihon. They will burn the foreheads of the people of Moab, the skulls of those war-loving people. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/48.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Those who fled stand without strength under the shadow of Heshbon; for a fire has gone forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the city of Sihon, and it has destroyed the forehead of Moab, and the crown of the sons of tumult. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/48.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> They that fled stood under the shade of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. <a href="/web/jeremiah/48.htm">World English Bible</a> “Those who fled stand without strength under the shadow of Heshbon; for a fire has gone out of Heshbon, and a flame from the middle of Sihon, and has devoured the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/48.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In the shadow of Heshbon fugitives have stood powerless, "" For fire has gone forth from Heshbon, "" And a flame from within Sihon, "" And it consumes the corner of Moab, "" And the crown of the sons of Shaon. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/48.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In the shadow of Heshbon stood powerless have fugitives, For fire hath gone forth from Heshbon, And a flame from within Sihon, And it consumeth the corner of Moab, And the crown of the sons of Shaon. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/48.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> They fleeing from the power stood in the shadow of Heshbon: for a fire will come forth from Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall consume, the corners of Moab and the crown of the sons of noise.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/48.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They that fled from the snare stood in the shadow of Hesebon: but there came a fire out of Kesebon, and a flame out of the midst of Seen, and it shall devour part of Moab. and the crown of the head of the children of tumult. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/48.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Those fleeing from the snare stood in the shadow of Heshbon. For a fire has gone forth from Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and it will devour the portion of Moab, and the top of the head of the sons of tumult. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/48.htm">New American Bible</a> In Heshbon’s shadow the fugitives stop short, exhausted; For fire blazes up from Heshbon, and flames up from the house of Sihon: It consumes the forehead of Moab, the scalp of the noisemakers. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/48.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the shadow of Heshbon fugitives stop exhausted; for a fire has gone out from Heshbon, a flame from the house of Sihon; it has destroyed the forehead of Moab, the scalp of the people of tumult.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/48.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For a fire has gone forth out of Heshbon and a flame from the province of Sihon, and it shall devour the face of Moab and the crown of the head of the sons of Shaon. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/48.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because fire has proceeded from Kheshbon and a flame from the fortress cities of Sihon, and will devour the border of Moab and the Rulers of the sons of tumult<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/48.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In the shadow of Heshbon the fugitives Stand without strength; For a fire is gone forth out of Heshbon, And a flame from the midst of Sihon, And it devoureth the corner of Moab, And the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=14663" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/48.htm">The Judgment on Moab</a> …44“Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. 45<a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nā·sîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">“Those who flee</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·mə·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">will stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: mik·kō·aḥ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">helpless</a> <a href="/hebrew/2809.htm" title="2809: ḥeš·bō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A place E. of the Jordan. The same as cheshbown; Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan.">in Heshbon’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6738.htm" title="6738: bə·ṣêl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A shadow. From tsalal; shade, whether literal or figurative.">shadow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">has gone forth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2809.htm" title="2809: mê·ḥeš·bō·wn (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A place E. of the Jordan. The same as cheshbown; Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan.">from Heshbon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3852.htm" title="3852: wə·le·hā·ḇāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Flame, blade. Or lahebeth; feminine of lahab, and meaning the same.">and a flame</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: mib·bên (Prep-m) -- An interval, space between. ">from within</a> <a href="/hebrew/5511.htm" title="5511: sî·ḥō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A king of the Amorites. Or Ciychon; from the same as Cuwach; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king.">Sihon.</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wat·tō·ḵal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">It devours</a> <a href="/hebrew/6285.htm" title="6285: pə·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- Corner, side. Feminine of poh; properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. Direction, region, extremity.">the foreheads</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">of Moab</a> <a href="/hebrew/6936.htm" title="6936: wə·qā·ḏə·qōḏ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Head, crown of the head. From qadad; the crown of the head.">and the skulls</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/7588.htm" title="7588: šā·’ō·wn (N-ms) -- A roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar. From sha'ah; uproar; by implication, destruction.">of tumult.</a> 46Woe to you, O Moab! The people of Chemosh have perished; for your sons have been taken into exile and your daughters have gone into captivity.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/21-28.htm">Numbers 21:28-30</a> For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. / Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. / But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.” <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a> I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. <a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1-9</a> This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ... <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Isaiah 16:6-14</a> We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. / For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. ... <a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1-3</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD. <a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">Zephaniah 2:8-11</a> “I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. ... <a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Psalm 83:6-8</a> the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah <a href="/ezekiel/25-8.htm">Ezekiel 25:8-11</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the other nations,” / therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. ... <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Isaiah 25:10-12</a> For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust. <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Isaiah 34:8-10</a> For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. / Edom’s streams will be turned to tar, and her soil to sulfur; her land will become a blazing pitch. / It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it. <a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a> They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. <a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19</a> And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. <a href="/isaiah/14-29.htm">Isaiah 14:29-31</a> Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. / Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. / Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks. <a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm">Isaiah 26:5-6</a> For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust. / Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</a> Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the middle of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones.a fire<a href="/numbers/21-28.htm">Numbers 21:28</a> For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.<a href="/amos/2-2.htm">Amos 2:2</a> But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet:devour<a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a> I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.<a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a> Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.<a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a> Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/31-40.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-18.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-14.htm">Devoured</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-13.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-4.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-21.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-22.htm">Force</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-40.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-37.htm">Head</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-34.htm">Heshbon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-21.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-44.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-4.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-16.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Sihon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-19.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-32.htm">Tumultuous</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-26.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-15.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-7.htm">Devoured</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-2.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-47.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-3.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-32.htm">Force</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-8.htm">Head</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-3.htm">Heshbon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-8.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-46.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-20.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-20.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-20.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Sihon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-29.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-35.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-42.htm">Tumultuous</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 48</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">The judgment of Moab</a> 7. <a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">for their pride</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/48-11.htm">for their security</a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/48-14.htm">for their carnal confidence</a> 26. <a href="/jeremiah/48-26.htm">and for their contempt of God and his people</a> 47. <a href="/jeremiah/48-47.htm">The restoration of Moab</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It later became part of the territory of the Israelites. The mention of "Heshbon's shadow" suggests a place of refuge or temporary safety for those fleeing. However, the prophecy indicates that even this place of supposed safety will not provide protection. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the futility of seeking refuge in anything other than God. The historical context of Heshbon as a strategic city highlights the desperation of the Moabites, who are left with no true sanctuary.because fire has gone forth from Heshbon Fire often symbolizes judgment and destruction in the Bible. The imagery of fire going forth from Heshbon suggests a divine judgment emanating from a place that was once considered a stronghold. This can be seen as a fulfillment of God's judgment against Moab for their pride and idolatry, as outlined in the broader context of <a href="/jeremiah/48.htm">Jeremiah 48</a>. The fire represents the inescapable nature of God's wrath against sin.and a flame from within Sihon Sihon was the Amorite king who had previously conquered Heshbon. The mention of a flame from within Sihon may symbolize the internal strife and destruction that will arise from within the Moabite territory itself. It underscores the idea that the downfall of Moab is both external and internal, a complete and total judgment. This can be connected to the broader biblical narrative where God uses various means to accomplish His purposes, including internal conflict.It devours the foreheads of Moab The forehead is often symbolic of identity and pride. The devouring of the foreheads of Moab signifies the humiliation and destruction of their pride and identity. Moab, known for its arrogance and self-reliance, is brought low by the judgment of God. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>).and the skulls of the sons of tumult The "sons of tumult" likely refers to the warriors or leaders of Moab, those who incite chaos and rebellion. The skull, being the seat of thought and leadership, represents the complete overthrow of Moab's power and authority. This phrase emphasizes the totality of Moab's destruction, leaving no room for their former strength or influence. It serves as a warning to all nations that oppose God's will, echoing the biblical theme of divine justice against unrighteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/heshbon.htm">Heshbon</a> A significant city in ancient Moab, often associated with the Amorite King Sihon. It symbolizes a place of judgment and destruction in this context. 2. <a href="/topical/f/fugitives.htm">Fugitives</a> Refers to the Moabites who are fleeing from the impending judgment and destruction prophesied by Jeremiah. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sihon.htm">Sihon</a> An Amorite king whose defeat by the Israelites is recounted in the Old Testament. His house represents past victories of Israel over its enemies. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a> A nation east of Israel, often in conflict with Israel. Moab is under judgment in this prophecy for its pride and idolatry. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_tumult.htm">Sons of Tumult</a> A term that likely refers to the Moabites, emphasizing their chaotic and rebellious nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Moab's downfall is a direct result of its pride and arrogance. This serves as a warning to individuals and nations about the dangers of pride before God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> The prophecy demonstrates God's control over nations and His ability to execute judgment according to His will. Believers are reminded of the importance of aligning with God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_inevitability_of_divine_justice.htm">The Inevitability of Divine Justice</a> Despite temporary refuge, Moab's fugitives cannot escape God's judgment. This teaches the importance of seeking refuge in God rather than in human strength or alliances. <a href="/topical/h/historical_fulfillment_as_a_faith_builder.htm">Historical Fulfillment as a Faith Builder</a> Understanding the historical context and fulfillment of prophecies can strengthen faith in the reliability and truth of God's Word. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_humility.htm">Repentance and Humility</a> The passage encourages self-examination and repentance, urging believers to humble themselves before God to avoid similar judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_48.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 48</a> <a href="/q/how_do_later_mentions_fit_moab's_prophecy.htm">If Jeremiah 48:42 says Moab will cease to be a people, how do later mentions of Moab or its descendants fit with this prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_moab's_fate_sealed_in_jer._48_1-39.htm">Why does Jeremiah 48:1-39 repeatedly portray divine retaliation against Moab with no apparent path for redemption?</a> <a href="/q/does_jer._48_11_conflict_with_moab's_history.htm">Does Jeremiah 48:11 conflict with historical accounts that suggest Moab did not always remain complacent or at peace?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_moab_survive_jeremiah_48_8-9.htm">How can the prophecy in Jeremiah 48:8-9 of Moab's total destruction be reconciled with archaeological evidence suggesting Moabite cities outlasted this period?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/48.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(45) Because of the force.--Better, without strength. What is meant is that the fugitives of Moab seek shelter in Heshbon, the capital of the Ammonites (<a href="/jeremiah/49-3.htm" title="Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, you daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his priests and his princes together.">Jeremiah 49:3</a>), and find no protection there.A fire shall come forth out of Heshbon . . .--The words are interesting as being a quotation from a fragment of an old poem, probably from the "Book of the Wars of the Lord," which is also to be found in <a href="/numbers/21-28.htm" title="For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it has consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.">Numbers 21:28</a>. Heshbon, at the time of the Exodus the capital of the Amorites, is here identified with Sihon as their king. In the prophet's application of the words, the Moabites are represented as taking refuge under the walls of Heshbon, but, instead of finding shelter, fire bursts out from walls and gates. They have come to look on its conflagration. The flames spread far and near. They devour the "corner" as of the beard, the hair on the crown of the head. The symbolism of destruction is the same as in <a href="/isaiah/7-20.htm" title="In the same day shall the Lord shave with a razor that is hired, namely, by them beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet: and it shall also consume the beard.">Isaiah 7:20</a>. In the "tumultuous ones" (literally, children of tumult) we have the panic-stricken clamorous crowds of the Moabite fugitives. The phrase in the Hebrew is nearly the same as "the children of Seth" in <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm" title="I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.">Numbers 24:17</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/48.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 45. - Apparently quoted from memory from <a href="/numbers/21-28.htm">Numbers 21:28</a>; <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Numbers 24:17</a>, except the first clause; the application, however, is peculiar to this passage. They that fled, etc.; rather, The fugitives stand without strength in the shadow of Heshbon. There is a difficulty here, for, according to ver. 2, the hostile raid into Moab started from Heshbon. Surely the fugitives would not think of escaping northwards, much less would they be able to elude the vigilance of the foe and reach Heshbon. But it is not surprising that the author of so long a poem should now and then make a slip; the author of the Book of Job is sometimes inconsistent with the Prologue, and ver. 2 is as far away from the passage before us as the Prologue of Job is from <a href="/job/19-18.htm">Job 19:18</a>. Nor can we be absolutely certain that our prophecy is exactly as Jeremiah wrote it. Shall come forth; rather, hath come forth (or, cometh forth). From the midst of Sihon. Sihon being, perhaps, regarded as the leader and representative of his warriors. The corner of Moab; rather, the sides (literally, side, used collectively) of Moab. The tumultuous ones; literally, sons of tumult, a poetical phrase for warriors. The prophet has substituted the more common word shaon for its synonym sheth. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Those who flee נָסִ֑ים (nā·sîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away will stand עָמְד֖וּ (‘ā·mə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations helpless מִכֹּ֣חַ (mik·kō·aḥ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> A small reptile (of unknown species) in Heshbon’s חֶשְׁבּ֛וֹן (ḥeš·bō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2809.htm">Strong's 2809: </a> Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan shadow, בְּצֵ֥ל (bə·ṣêl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6738.htm">Strong's 6738: </a> A shadow because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction fire אֵ֞שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire has gone forth יָצָ֣א (yā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from Heshbon מֵחֶשְׁבּ֗וֹן (mê·ḥeš·bō·wn) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2809.htm">Strong's 2809: </a> Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan and a flame וְלֶֽהָבָה֙ (wə·le·hā·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3852.htm">Strong's 3852: </a> A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon from within מִבֵּ֣ין (mib·bên) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between Sihon. סִיח֔וֹן (sî·ḥō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5511.htm">Strong's 5511: </a> Sihon -- a king of the Amorites It will devour וַתֹּ֙אכַל֙ (wat·tō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat the foreheads פְּאַ֣ת (pə·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6285.htm">Strong's 6285: </a> Mouth, direction, region, extremity of Moab מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled and the skulls וְקָדְקֹ֖ד (wə·qā·ḏə·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6936.htm">Strong's 6936: </a> Head, crown of the head of the noisemakers. בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-45.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 48:45 Those who fled stand without strength under (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/48-44.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 48:44"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 48:44" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/48-46.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 48:46"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 48:46" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>