OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 48:2

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The praise of Moab is no more. In Heshbon they have devised evil against her: ‘Come! Let’s cut her off from being a nation.’ You also, Madmen, will be brought to silence. The sword will pursue you.

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Verse 2. Hesebon, at the foot of Phasga, and one of the strongest cities.—Shalt. Hebrew “shall Medemena hold her peace.” Calmet.—“Thou shalt be cut down, O madmen.” Bible.—It signifies “silence.” Thou silent city, thou shalt be reduced to a mournful silence or destruction.

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