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Jeremiah 49:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time [that] I will visit him.

Jeremiah 49:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 49:8

Theological / Devotional

Dwell deep. That is, “dwell in the depths” (RSV), in inaccessible and hidden places of refuge. The stone formations so characteristic of the country afforded caves and recesses for hiding.

Dedan. A tribe descended from Abraham and Keturah (see Gen. 25:3). They were distinguished as merchants (see Eze. 27:15, 20 ; 38:13).

Calamity of Esau. Doubtless the calamities destined to fall upon Edom.

Visit. See on ch. 46:21.

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