Jeremiah 49:1 · KJV

"Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?

²Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will cause an alarm of war to be heard in Rabbah of the Ammonites; and it shall be a desolate heap, and her daughters shall be burned with fire: then shall Israel be heir unto them that were his heirs, saith the LORD.

³Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, ye daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his priests and his princes together.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view your identity in relation to your community?

What does it mean for you to belong to a larger family?

When have you felt the need to defend your heritage or beliefs?

Life Application

identity

Reflect on your identity and how it shapes your interactions with others. Embrace your unique heritage.

community

Engage with your community and seek ways to contribute positively, reinforcing your sense of belonging.

Places in This Verse

Ammon(Jordan today)

Ammon was a neighboring kingdom often in conflict with Israel, representing the tensions in the region during biblical times.

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