Jeremiah 49:4
4. thy flowing valley--rather, "thy valley shall flow," namely with the blood of the slain; in sad contrast to their "valleys" in which they had heretofore "gloried," as flowing with milk and honey [Grotius]. Or else, as Margin, "shall flow away." backsliding--apostate from Jehovah, the God of their father Lot, to Molech. treasures--her resources for resisting the foe. Who shall, &c.--Who can come ... (Jr 21:13).
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