Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations.
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Interpretation
Though one event seem to the righteous and wicked, it is vastly different. Those who glory in any other defence and protection than the Divine power, providence, and promise, will, sooner or later, be ashamed of their glorying.
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This thought runs through Ezekiel 25:8-11.
Glossary
- Ammon Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- East Place
- (1. ) The orient (mizrah); the rising of the sun. Thus “the east country” is the country lying to the east of Syria, the Elymais ( Zech. 8:7 ). (2). Modern identification: Amman.
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.