Jer 48:13-18 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 13 Beth-el their confidence - Alluding to the golden calves which Jeroboam had there set up, and commanded all the Israelites to worship.

‏ Jeremiah 48:13-18

Verse 13

Beth-el their confidence - Alluding to the golden calves which Jeroboam had there set up, and commanded all the Israelites to worship. Verse 17

How is the strong staff broken - The scepter. The sovereignty of Moab is destroyed. Verse 18

That dost inhabit Dibon - This was anciently a city of the Reubenites, afterwards inhabited by the Moabites, about two leagues north of the river Arnon, and about six to the east of the Dead Sea. - Dahler.