Jeremias 49:8

8 And he called Joanan, and the leaders of the host, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Jeremias 49:8 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 49:8

Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan
Another city in Idumea; though some take it to be a country in Arabia, bordering on Edom, and subdued by the Edomites: the inhabitants of this place are advised to "flee" for their lives, since the enemy was just upon them; and "turn back", lest they should fall into his hands; and hide themselves in some deep caverns of the earth, in holes, and dens of rocks, and such like places. It is a prophecy that they should flee from and turn their backs on their enemies, and betake themselves to some very secret places for safety; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him;
which was determined concerning him, threatened to him, and was his just desert; even the utter destruction of the whole land: the time of his visitation;
the time fixed to visit him in a way of wrath and punishment being come,

Jeremias 49:8 In-Context

6 And whether good, or whether evil, we will hearken to the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, because we shall hearken to the voice of the Lord our God.

7 And it came to pass after ten days, the word of the Lord came to Jeremias.

8 And he called Joanan, and the leaders of the host, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

9 and he said to them, Thus saith the Lord;

10 If ye will indeed dwell in this land, I will build you, and will not pull down, but will plant you, and in no wise pluck you up: for I have ceased from the calamities which I brought upon you.