Jeremiah 49:34

The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying,

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Interpretation

The Elamites were the Persians; they acted against God's Israel, and must be reckoned with. Evil pursues sinners.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 49:34-38.

Elam Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Shush.
Jeremiah Person: Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).
Zedekiah Person: Righteousness of Jehovah. (1. ) The last king of Judah.