Jeremías 48:18-28

18 »Bájense de su gloria
y siéntense en el polvo, gente de Dibón,
porque los que destruyan a Moab también harán pedazos a Dibón.
Ellos derribarán todas sus torres.

19 Habitantes de Aroer,
párense junto al camino y observen.
Griten a los que huyen de Moab:
“¿Qué sucedió allí?”.

20 »Y la contestación que reciben es:
“¡Moab queda en ruinas, deshonrada;
lloren y giman!
Anúncienlo en las orillas del río Arnón:
¡Moab ha sido destruida!”.

21 Se derramó el juicio sobre las ciudades de la meseta,
sobre Holón, Jaza
y Mefaat,

22 sobre Dibón, Nebo y Bet-deblataim,

23 sobre Quiriataim, Bet-gamul y Bet-meón,

24 sobre Queriot y Bosra,
todas las ciudades de Moab, lejanas y cercanas.

25 »El poder de Moab ha llegado a su fin.
Su brazo ha sido quebrado —dice el Señor
—.

26 Dejen que se tambalee y caiga como un borracho,
porque se ha rebelado contra el Señor
.
Moab se revolcará en su propio vómito
y será ridiculizada por todos.

27 ¿No ridiculizaste tú a los israelitas?
¿Fueron ellos acaso sorprendidos en compañía de ladrones
para que tú los desprecies como lo haces?

28 »Ustedes, habitantes de Moab,
huyan de sus ciudades y vivan en cuevas.
Escóndanse como palomas que anidan
en las hendiduras de las rocas.

Jeremías 48:18-28 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 48

This chapter contains a prophecy of the destruction of Moab, and of the mourning that should be for it; and not only its destruction in general is predicted, but particular places are mentioned, on which it should fall, Jer 48:1-5; the causes of which were their confidence in their works and riches, their carnal ease and security, and their idolatry, they should now be ashamed of, Jer 48:6-13; and this destruction is represented both as certain and as near, notwithstanding their mighty warriors and choice young men, Jer 48:14-17; and then other cities are particularly named, that should share in the calamity, Jer 48:18-25; and all this because of their insolence to the Lord; their contempt of his people; their pride, arrogance, and haughtiness; their wrath, and their lies, Jer 48:26-30; and this destruction is further exaggerated by the lamentation of the prophet over Moab in general, and over several particular cities; and by the lamentation of the inhabitants of them, because of the spoiling of their vines, their fruits, and their riches, Jer 48:31-39; and this is confirmed by the Lord, as to the swiftness of the enemy that should destroy them; the consternation and fear that should seize them; the flight they should be put to; and the consumption and captivity of them, Jer 48:40-46; and the chapter is concluded with a promise of the return of their captivity in the latter day, Jer 48:47.