Jeremias 47:15

15 And Joanan said to Godolias secretly in Massepha, I will go now and smite Ismael, and let no man know ; lest he slay thee, and all the Jews that are gathered to thee be dispersed, and the remnant of Juda perish.

Jeremias 47:15 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 47

This chapter contains a prophecy of the destruction of the Philistines chiefly; and also of the Tyrians and Zidonians. The title of the prophecy, Jer 47:1; the instruments of this destruction, who are compared to overflowing waters; which would cause great lamentation in the inhabitants of the places where they should come, Jer 47:2; the noise of their horses and chariots would be so terrible, as to make parents flee and leave their own children, Jer 47:3; at the same time Tyre and Zidon would fall into the hands of the enemy, and have no helper, Jer 47:4; particular places in Palestine are mentioned, that should be destroyed, Jer 47:5; and all this owing to a commission the Lord gave to the sword, and which therefore would continue to ravage, Jer 47:6,7.

Jeremias 47:15 In-Context

13 And Joanan the son of Caree, and all the leaders of the host, who were in the fields, came to Godolias to Massepha,

14 and said to him, Dost thou indeed know that king Beleissa son of Ammon has sent Ismael to thee to slay thee? But Godolias believed them not.

15 And Joanan said to Godolias secretly in Massepha, I will go now and smite Ismael, and let no man know ; lest he slay thee, and all the Jews that are gathered to thee be dispersed, and the remnant of Juda perish.

16 But Godolias said to Joanan, Do not the thing, for thou speakest lies concerning Ismael.