Jeremiah 49:30 · KJV
"Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith the LORD; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 49:30 mean? →Passage Context
28Concerning Kedar, and concerning the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon shall smite, thus saith the LORD; Arise ye, go up to Kedar, and spoil the men of the east.
29Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side.
30Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith the LORD; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you.
31Arise, get you up unto the wealthy nation, that dwelleth without care, saith the LORD, which have neither gates nor bars, which dwell alone.
32And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them that are in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you prepare for potential challenges in your life?
2
What does fleeing from danger mean for you in your current situation?
3
When have you had to make a difficult decision to protect yourself or others?
Life Application
safety
Evaluate your current environment for any potential threats and consider steps to ensure your safety.
faith
Trust in God's guidance when faced with difficult decisions about safety and security.
Places in This Verse
Hazor(Tell Hazor, Israel today)
Hazor was a significant Canaanite city known for its strategic importance and military might in ancient Israel.
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