Jeremiah 49:34-39
Summary for Jer 49:34-39: 49:34-39 a The final poetic message of this series was addressed to Elam. This nation, known for its ferocity, was located in the Zagros Mountains, far to the east beyond Babylon (Ezek 32:24 b).49:35 c The Elamite warriors were expert archers, but their skills could not save Elam.
49:36 d The common aftermath of a successful invasion was for the victors to scatter the refugees far and wide.
49:37 e The Lord would express his fierce anger through the great disaster to come upon Elam. No specific charge is mentioned here, but like other nations, Elam served false gods and was cruel in its wars against its neighbors.
49:38 f I will set my throne in Elam: The Lord would express his supreme authority by destroying Elam’s king and officials.
49:39 g The Lord’s decree of judgment was balanced by his promise to restore the fortunes of Elam. In 539 BC, a native of Elam named Cyrus conquered Babylon and founded the Persian Empire. Susa, the former capital of Elam, then became the capital of the Persian Empire (Esth 1:2 h). Cyrus would be God’s anointed instrument to set the Jews free (Isa 44:28–45:1 i).
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