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Zephaniah 2:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Zephaniah 2:8

Verse 8 of 15

Scripture focus

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified [themselves] against their border.

Zephaniah 2:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Zephaniah 2:8

Theological / Devotional

Reproach of Moab. The descendants of Lot, the Moabites and the Ammonites, were the unrelenting enemies of the Israelites, although they were related to them by blood (see on Amos 1:13 ; 2:1).

Against their border. The LXX reads, “against my coasts.” As the Lord called Israel “my people,” so the boundaries of the nation could properly be called “my” borders, and their violation was an offense against God (see Deut. 32:8, 9).

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