Concerning 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.
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Interpretation
Nebuchadnezzar would make desolation among the people of Kedar, who dwelt in the deserts of Arabia. He who conquered many strong cities, will not leave those unconquered that dwell in tents.
Glossary
- Babylon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
- 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.
- Hazor Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Dumat al Jandal.
- Kedar Place
- Biblical people group. Modern identification: Dumat al Jandal.