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Jeremiah 49:23 · KJV

"Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet."

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 49:23 mean? →

Passage Context

21The earth is moved at the noise of their fall, at the cry the noise thereof was heard in the Red sea.
22Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
23Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet.
24Damascus is waxed feeble, and turneth herself to flee, and fear hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken her, as a woman in travail.
25How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to news that causes fear or anxiety?

2

What does this verse teach you about facing difficult news?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by circumstances beyond your control?

Life Application

relationships

Reach out to someone who may be feeling anxious and offer support.

faith

Pray for peace in the face of troubling news and seek solace in your faith.

Places in This Verse

Damascus(Damascus, Syria today)

Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, significant in biblical history as a center of trade and conflict.

Hamath(Hama, Syria today)

Hamath was an important city in ancient times, known for its strong fortifications and strategic location.

Arpad(Tell Rifa'at, Syria today)

Arpad was a city known for its military strength and played a role in the regional conflicts during biblical times.

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