Jeremiah 49:1
New International Version
Concerning the Ammonites: This is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Has Israel no heir? Why then has Molek taken possession of Gad? Why do his people live in its towns?

New Living Translation
This message was given concerning the Ammonites. This is what the LORD says: “Are there no descendants of Israel to inherit the land of Gad? Why are you, who worship Molech, living in its towns?

English Standard Version
Concerning the Ammonites. Thus says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then has Milcom dispossessed Gad, and his people settled in its cities?

Berean Standard Bible
Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities?

Berean Literal Bible
Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says YHWH: “Are there not sons for Israel? Or is there not one inheriting for him? Why then does Milcom take the inheritance of Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?

King James Bible
Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?

New King James Version
Against the Ammonites. Thus says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom inherit Gad, And his people dwell in its cities?

New American Standard Bible
Concerning the sons of Ammon. This is what the LORD says: “Does Israel have no sons? Or has he no heirs? Why then has Malcam taken possession of Gad, And his people settled in its cities?

NASB 1995
Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says the LORD: “Does Israel have no sons? Or has he no heirs? Why then has Malcam taken possession of Gad And his people settled in its cities?

NASB 1977
Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says the LORD: “Does Israel have no sons? Or has he no heirs? Why then has Malcam taken possession of Gad And his people settled in its cities?

Legacy Standard Bible
Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says Yahweh: “Does Israel have no sons? Or has he no one who can take possession? Why then has Malcam taken possession of Gad And his people settled in its cities?

Amplified Bible
Concerning the sons (descendants) of Ammon. Thus says the LORD: “Does Israel have no sons [to reclaim Gad from the Ammonites]? Has he no heir? Why then has Malcam taken possession of Gad And [why do] his people live in the cities [of Gad]?

Berean Annotated Bible
Concerning the Ammonites (tribal), this is what the LORD {YHWH} says: “Has Israel (he wrestles with God) no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom (their king) taken possession of Gad (troop)? Why have his people settled in their cities?

Christian Standard Bible
About the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: Does Israel have no sons? Is he without an heir? Why then has Milcom dispossessed Gad and his people settled in their cities?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
About the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: Does Israel have no sons? Is he without an heir? Why then has Milcom dispossessed Gad and his people settled in their cities?

American Standard Version
Of the children of Ammon. Thus saith Jehovah: Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth Malcam possess Gad, and his people dwell in the cities thereof?

Contemporary English Version
The LORD has this to say about the nation of Ammon: The people of Israel have plenty of children to inherit their lands. So why have you worshipers of the god Milcom taken over towns and land belonging to the tribe of Gad?

English Revised Version
Of the children of Ammon. Thus saith the LORD: Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth Malcam possess Gad, and his people dwell in the cities thereof?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is what the LORD says about the people of Ammon: Doesn't Israel have any children? Doesn't it have any heirs? Why, then, has the god Milcom taken over the inheritance of Gad's descendants? Why do Milcom's people live in Gad's cities?

Good News Translation
This is what the LORD said about Ammon: "Where are the men of Israel? Is there no one to defend their land? Why have they let the people who worship Molech take the territory of the tribe of Gad and settle there?

International Standard Version
To the people of Ammon: This is what the LORD says: "Does Israel have no sons? Does he have no heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad, and his people settled in its towns?

NET Bible
The LORD spoke about the Ammonites. "Do you think there are not any people of the nation of Israel remaining? Do you think there are not any of them remaining to reinherit their land? Is that why you people who worship the god Milcom have taken possession of the territory of Gad and live in his cities?

New Heart English Bible
Of the people of Ammon. "Thus says the LORD: 'Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom possess Gad, and his people dwell in its cities?

Webster's Bible Translation
Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities?

World English Bible
Of the children of Ammon. Yahweh says: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Malcam possess Gad, and his people dwell in its cities?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Concerning the sons of Ammon: “Thus said YHWH: Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why has Malcam possessed Gad, "" And his people have dwelt in its cities?

Berean Literal Bible
Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says YHWH: “Are there not sons for Israel? Or is there not one inheriting for him? Why then does Milcom take the inheritance of Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?

Young's Literal Translation
Concerning the sons of Ammon: 'Thus said Jehovah: Sons -- hath Israel none? heir -- hath he none? Wherefore hath Malcam possessed Gad? And his people in its cities have dwelt?

Smith's Literal Translation
To the sons of Ammon, thus said Jehovah: Is there no sons to Israel? none inheriting to him? Wherefore did their king inherit Gad, and his people dwelt in his cities?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Against the children of Ammon. Thus saith the Lord: Hath Israel no sons? or hath he no heir? Why then hath Melchom inherited Gad: and his people dwelt in his cities ?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Against the sons of Ammon. Thus says the Lord: “Does Israel have no sons? Or is there no heir for him? Then why has Milcom possessed the inheritance of Gad, and why have his people lived in his cities?

New American Bible
Concerning the Ammonites. Thus says the LORD: Has Israel no sons? none to inherit? Why has Milcom disinherited Gad, why are his people living in its cities?

New Revised Standard Version
Concerning the Ammonites. Thus says the LORD: Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then has Milcom dispossessed Gad, and his people settled in its towns?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
CONCERNING the Ammonites, thus says the LORD: Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then has Malcolm inherited Gad, and why do his people dwell in its cities?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Concerning the children of Amon, thus says LORD JEHOVAH: “Has Israel no children, or has he no heir? Why does Malkom inherit Gad and his people dwell in its cities?”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the children of Ammon. Thus saith the LORD: Hath Israel no sons? Hath he no heir? Why then doth Malcam take possession of Gad, And his people dwell in the cities thereof?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
CONCERNING THE SONS OF AMMON thus saith the Lord, Are there no sons in Israel? or have they no one to succeed them? wherefore has Melchol inherited Galaad, and why shall their people dwell in their cities?

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Audio Bible



Context
The Judgment on the Ammonites
1Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? 2Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD.…

Cross References
Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says:

Ezekiel 25:2-7
“Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. / Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, / therefore I will indeed give you as a possession to the people of the East. They will set up their camps and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk. …

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.

Zephaniah 2:8-11
“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. …
“Has Israel no sons?

Genesis 15:2-4
But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” / Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” / Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.”

Numbers 27:1-11
Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached / the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, / “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. …
Is he without heir?

Deuteronomy 25:5-6
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Ruth 4:5-10
Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. …

Deuteronomy 21:15-17
If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.
Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad?

Joshua 13:24-28
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Gad: / The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; / the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir; …

Judges 11:12-13
Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, “What do you have against me that you have come to fight against my land?” / The king of the Ammonites answered Jephthah’s messengers, “When Israel came up out of Egypt, they seized my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and all the way to the Jordan. Now, therefore, restore it peaceably.”

1 Kings 11:5-7
Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. / So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. / At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites.
Why have his people settled in their cities?

Judges 10:6-9
And again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. They served the Baals, the Ashtoreths, the gods of Aram, Sidon, and Moab, and the gods of the Ammonites and Philistines. Thus they forsook the LORD and did not serve Him. / So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hands of the Philistines and Ammonites, / who that very year harassed and oppressed the Israelites, and they did so for eighteen years to all the Israelites on the other side of the Jordan in Gilead, the land of the Amorites. …

Judges 11:14-18
Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites / to tell him, “This is what Jephthah says: Israel did not take away the land of Moab or of the Ammonites. / But when Israel came up out of Egypt, they traveled through the wilderness to the Red Sea and came to Kadesh. …
2 Samuel 12:30-31
Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. / David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes, and he made them work at the brick kilns. He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 25:1-7
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. / Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, …

Isaiah 15:1-9
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. …


Treasury of Scripture

Concerning the Ammonites, thus said the LORD; Has Israel no sons? has he no heir? why then does their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?

A.

Jeremiah 49:7,23,28
Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished? …

Jeremiah 48:1
Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed.

Ammonites

Jeremiah 25:9,21
Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations…

Jeremiah 27:3
And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah;

Genesis 19:38
And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.

their king.

Judges 10:7,8
And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon…

Judges 11:13-15
And the king of the children of Ammon answered unto the messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when they came up out of Egypt, from Arnon even unto Jabbok, and unto Jordan: now therefore restore those lands again peaceably…

1 Samuel 11:1-3
Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee…

cities

Psalm 9:6
O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them.

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Jeremiah 49
1. The judgment of the Ammonites
6. Their restoration
7. The judgment of Edom
23. of Damascus
28. of Kedar
30. of Hazor
34. and of Elam
39. The restoration of Elam












Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says:
The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and often in conflict with Israel. This phrase introduces a divine oracle against them, indicating God's direct communication and judgment. The Ammonites' territory was east of the Jordan River, and they frequently opposed Israel (Judges 11:4-33). This sets the stage for a prophetic message, emphasizing God's sovereignty over nations.

Has Israel no sons?
This rhetorical question implies that Israel should have rightful heirs to their land. It suggests a challenge to the Ammonites' encroachment on Israelite territory. The question underscores the covenantal promise to Israel of land and descendants (Genesis 12:7), highlighting the expectation of Israel's continued presence and inheritance.

Is he without heir?
This reinforces the previous question, emphasizing the absurdity of Israel lacking an heir. It points to the historical context where Israel, despite exile and dispersion, retains a divine promise of restoration and continuity (Jeremiah 31:35-37). The heirship is both physical and spiritual, foreshadowing the ultimate heir, Jesus Christ, who fulfills God's promises to Israel.

Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad?
Milcom, also known as Molech, was the chief deity of the Ammonites, associated with child sacrifice (Leviticus 18:21). The mention of Gad, a tribe of Israel, indicates territorial loss to the Ammonites. This reflects historical incursions where Ammon took advantage of Israel's weakness, particularly during times of exile or internal strife (2 Kings 24:2).

Why have his people settled in their cities?
This question highlights the Ammonites' occupation of Israelite cities, suggesting a reversal of fortunes. It reflects the historical reality of shifting control in the region due to military conquests and political alliances. Theologically, it points to the consequences of Israel's disobedience but also anticipates divine justice and restoration (Jeremiah 49:6). The settlement of foreign peoples in Israelite cities serves as a reminder of the need for faithfulness to God's covenant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ammonites
A people descended from Lot, living east of the Jordan River. They were often in conflict with Israel.

2. Israel
The nation chosen by God, often in conflict with surrounding nations, including the Ammonites.

3. Molech
A deity worshiped by the Ammonites, often associated with child sacrifice.

4. Gad
One of the tribes of Israel, whose territory was located east of the Jordan River, bordering the Ammonites.

5. Jeremiah
A prophet of God who delivered messages of judgment and hope to the nations, including Israel and its neighbors.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty Over Nations
God holds all nations accountable for their actions, as seen in His judgment against the Ammonites.

The Importance of Inheritance
The rhetorical questions about Israel's heirs highlight the importance of spiritual and physical inheritance in God's plan.

Idolatry's Consequences
The reference to Molech underscores the destructive nature of idolatry and its impact on nations and individuals.

God's Faithfulness to His People
Despite Israel's struggles, God remains committed to His promises and will ultimately restore His people.

The Call to Righteousness
Believers are reminded to live righteously, avoiding the sins of idolatry and injustice that led to the Ammonites' downfall.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 49:1?

2. How does Jeremiah 49:1 reflect God's judgment on Ammon's territorial claims?

3. What lessons can we learn from Ammon's actions in Jeremiah 49:1?

4. How does Jeremiah 49:1 connect with God's promises to Israel in Genesis?

5. How can we apply Jeremiah 49:1 to modern issues of justice and land?

6. What does Jeremiah 49:1 teach about respecting God's boundaries and commands?

7. What historical events does Jeremiah 49:1 reference regarding Ammon and Israel?

8. How does Jeremiah 49:1 reflect God's judgment on nations?

9. What is the significance of Milcom in Jeremiah 49:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 49?

11. Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history?

12. Who were the Ammonites in the Bible?

13. Who was Ammon in the Bible?

14. In Ezekiel 25:2–7, can any solid historical or archaeological evidence confirm the exact downfall of the Ammonites as predicted?
What Does Jeremiah 49:1 Mean
Concerning the Ammonites

- The LORD singles out the Ammonites, descendants of Lot who lived east of the Jordan (Genesis 19:36-38).

- Their long hostility toward Israel shows up throughout Scripture (Judges 11:4-6; Amos 1:13; Ezekiel 25:2-7).

- By addressing them directly, God affirms that every nation is answerable to Him (Jeremiah 25:21).


Has Israel no sons?

- “‘Has Israel no sons?’” (Jeremiah 49:1) highlights that, despite exile, Israel still possesses a living future (Jeremiah 31:17; Hosea 1:10).

- God’s covenant promises never run out; He preserves a remnant (Isaiah 10:20-22).

- The question exposes Ammon’s presumption that Israel’s displacement was permanent.


Is he without heir?

- The LORD presses the point: Israel has heirs, both physically and through the Davidic line (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Jeremiah 33:17).

- Ammon’s assumption that the land is up for grabs contradicts God’s unbroken pledge of inheritance to Jacob’s offspring (Genesis 28:13-15).

- Even after Assyria scattered the northern tribes, God’s oath stood (Amos 9:14-15).


Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad?

- “Milcom” (also called Molech) was Ammon’s chief deity (1 Kings 11:5; Zephaniah 1:5).

- Gad, one of Israel’s Transjordan tribes, originally settled east of the Jordan (Numbers 32:33-36; Joshua 13:24-28).

- After Israel’s exile, Ammon moved into Gad’s territory, crediting the conquest to its idol.

- The LORD exposes the folly of attributing victory to a false god when He alone rules nations (Psalm 115:3-8; Isaiah 42:8).


Why have his people settled in their cities?

- Ammonite settlers occupied Israelite towns, assuming permanent ownership.

- God calls this a premature celebration; the very next verse promises that Israel will reclaim the land and Ammon will face judgment (Jeremiah 49:2; Ezekiel 25:4-5).

- Zephaniah 2:8-9 echoes the same verdict: Ammon’s taunts will boomerang, and the remnant of Judah will possess their land.

- History illustrates a wider principle: when nations appropriate what God has assigned to His people, He eventually intervenes (Obadiah 15-17).


summary

Jeremiah 49:1 uses pointed questions to unmask Ammon’s arrogance. Israel is not finished; heirs remain; God’s covenant still stands. Milcom’s seeming triumph and Ammonite occupation of Gad are temporary, because the LORD owns the land and will restore it to His people.

XLIX.

(1) Concerning the Ammonites.--The history of this people was, to a great extent, parallel with that of the Moabites. They had been conquered by Sihon, the great Amorite king, and when that monarch was, in his turn, conquered by the Israelites (Numbers 21:21-31) their territory was assigned to the tribes of Gad and Reuben (Numbers 32:34-38). In Judges 11:12-33 we have the record of an unsuccessful attempt to recover their lost territory, and like attempts appear to have been made by Nahash (1Samuel 11:1-11), and Hanun (2Samuel 10:6-14; 2Samuel 12:26-31). On the deportation of the Trans-jordanic tribes by Tiglath-pileser (2Kings 15:29; 1Chronicles 5:6; 1Chronicles 5:26), they made a more successful effort, and their king Baalis appears as prompting the conspiracy of Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah (Jeremiah 40:14). The prophecy on which we now enter was probably delivered before that time, in or about the fourth year of Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 25:21). Its opening words recall the long-standing territorial controversy. "Had Israel no heir?" Was the land he had occupied so long to pass into the possession of a stranger? . . .

Verses 1-3. - The violence of the Ammonites shall be severely punished. Verse 1. - Hath Israel no sons! The violent seizure, perpetrated before his eyes, of parts of the sacred territory, forces the indignant question from the prophet, "How can these things be?" It was so on a former occasion (see Jeremiah 2:14), and it is so again, now that the Ammonites are occupying the land of the Gadites. True, the present generation has lost its property, but the next is the heir to all its rights and privileges. Their king; rather, their King - their Melech or Moloch; it is the heavenly, not the earthly king who is referred to (so in Amos 1:15; Zephaniah 1:5). The Septuagint, the Syriac, and the Vulgate, however, read Milcom, which was the name of the Ammonite deity; this is only a different vocalizing of the consonants of the text. The actual vowel points give "malcam." This reading may, of course, be interpreted of the earthly king of the Ammonites. But this view ignores the obvious parallelism of Jeremiah 48:7, "Chemosh shall go forth into captivity." Inherit. The primary meaning of the word is "to take possession of, especially by force, 1 Kings 21:6" (Gesenius, ad voc.), and this is the sense evidently required here (comp. Jeremiah 8:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Concerning the Ammonites,
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

this is what
כֹּ֚ה (kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

says:
אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Has Israel
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

no
אֵין֙ (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

sons?
הֲבָנִ֥ים (hă·ḇā·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

Is he without
אֵ֣ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

heir?
יוֹרֵ֖שׁ (yō·w·rêš)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

Why then
מַדּ֗וּעַ (mad·dū·a‘)
Interrogative
Strong's 4069: Why? for what reason?

has Molech
מַלְכָּם֙ (mal·kām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

taken possession
יָרַ֤שׁ (yā·raš)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

of Gad
גָּ֔ד (gāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1410: Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet

and his people
וְעַמּ֖וֹ (wə·‘am·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

settled
יָשָֽׁב׃ (yā·šāḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in their cities?
בְּעָרָ֥יו (bə·‘ā·rāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement


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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:1 Of the children of Ammon (Jer.)
Jeremiah 48:47
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