47:1 This is the LORD's message to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Philistines of Gaza, before it was captured by the Egyptian army.
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 1 , This is the LORD's message to the prophet Jeremiah concerning the Philistines of Gaza, before it was captured by the Egyptian army.
47:2 This is what the LORD says: 'A flood is coming from the north to overflow the land. It will destroy the land and everything in it--cities and people alike. People will scream in terror, and everyone in the land will weep.
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 2 , This is what the LORD says: 'A flood is coming from the north to overflow the land. It will destroy the land and everything in it--cities and people alike. People will scream in terror, and everyone in the land will weep.
47:3 Hear the clatter of hooves and the rumble of wheels as the chariots rush by. Terrified fathers run madly, without a backward glance at their helpless children.
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 3 , Hear the clatter of hooves and the rumble of wheels as the chariots rush by. Terrified fathers run madly, without a backward glance at their helpless children.
47:4 'The time has come for the Philistines to be destroyed, along with their allies from Tyre and Sidon. Yes, the LORD is destroying the Philistines, those colonists from Crete.
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 4 , 'The time has come for the Philistines to be destroyed, along with their allies from Tyre and Sidon. Yes, the LORD is destroying the Philistines, those colonists from Crete.
47:5 The city of Gaza will be demolished; Ashkelon will lie in ruins. You remnant of the Mediterranean plain, how long will you lament and mourn?
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 5 , The city of Gaza will be demolished; Ashkelon will lie in ruins. You remnant of the Mediterranean plain, how long will you lament and mourn?
47:6 'Now, O sword of the LORD, when will you be at rest again? Go back into your sheath; rest and be still!
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 6 , 'Now, O sword of the LORD, when will you be at rest again? Go back into your sheath; rest and be still!
47:7 But how can it be still when the LORD has sent it on an errand? For the city of Ashkelon and the people living along the sea must be destroyed.'
The NLT Book of Jeremiah , Chapter 47 , Verse 7 , But how can it be still when the LORD has sent it on an errand? For the city of Ashkelon and the people living along the sea must be destroyed.'