Day 217 - Reading schedule: Jeremiah 46-48

Jeremiah 46: Prophecy of Egypt’s future

[Content Overview]

So far, it has been a declaration of judgment regarding Judah, and from this chapter onwards, it is a declaration of judgment regarding Egypt and the surrounding nations. In the first part, judgment on Egypt is prophesied. Egypt tried to gather allies to fight against Babylon, but was ultimately destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. However, by promising the restoration of Egypt, God is showing that God's mercy extends not only to Judah but also to the Gentiles. This chapter consists of the first half (verses 1-12), which prophesies the destruction of Egypt by Babylon, and the second half (verses 13-28), which mentions Egypt's defeat and words of advice to the Israelites.

Jeremiah 47: Prophecy of the destruction of the Philistines

[Content Overview]

This chapter is the second part of the prophecy about the nations and records that the Philistines will be invaded and destroyed by Babylon, a northern nation. The cup of God's wrath poured out on Egypt is now transferred to the Philistines, Israel's traditional enemies. This chapter consists of the historical period and situation (verse 1), the extreme damage caused by the Babylonian invasion (verses 2-3), the purpose of judgment (verses 4-5), and the complete destruction of the Philistines (verses 6-7). 

Jeremiah 48: Prophecy against Moab

[Content Overview]

This chapter describes God's plan to destroy Moab through Babylon. Jeremiah sharply points out the sins of Moab, who are arrogant due to material abundance and practice idolatry, and declares that they will ultimately be judged and shamed. Also, by mentioning restoration along with the destruction of Moab, the salvation of the Gentiles is implied. The first sin of Moab in this chapter is idolatry. Moab enjoyed the blessing of economic wealth and a relatively safe life due to favorable regional conditions, but by worshiping idols, it lost favor and brought about God's judgment. The second sin of Moab was pride. Moab, like Tire and Sidon, was judged by God for its pride resulting from economic abundance. This chapter contains the first half (verses 1-10), which mentions the devastation of Moab's cities due to war, the middle part (verses 11-35), which deals with the causes of Moab's destruction from two perspectives, the judgment and shame that Moab will suffer, and It consists of the second half (verses 36-47) that simultaneously mentions salvation that extends to Gentiles as well.​