Jeremiah 49:1
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?
Sermons
Might not RightS. Conway Jeremiah 49:1
A Usurper in the InheritanceD. Young Jeremiah 49:1, 2
The Paradox of Israel's InheritanceA.F. Muir Jeremiah 49:1, 2














The fittingness of this prediction is very striking. It is Ammon, the appropriator of Gad, who is the special subject of it.

I. ITS UNLIKELIHOOD. At the time the prediction was uttered appearances were completely against it. The original promise seemed doomed to failure. The flower and hope of Israel was in exile, and the land lay desolate. Interlopers reaped the benefit of their misfortunes, and seized upon portions of the unoccupied land. In the history of Christianity there may be perceived remarkable correspondences. Vast spaces of the civilized world have lost the spiritual traditions of the gospel in which once they gloried, and vaster regions still amongst the heathen are occupied by ancient faiths that offer a steady and powerful opposition to the missionary efforts of the Church. Yet the whole earth has been promised to the Church of Christ. The utmost zeal, devotion, and watchfulness are needed in order to prevent the inroads of worldliness and unbelief. At times the despairing cry may be heard, "Where is the hope of his coming?

II. THE METHOD OF ITS REALIZATION. It is well to ponder these facts in the light of God's Word, for it suggests an escape from the perplexity they occasion. Where the induction of the natural reason fails to render a hopeful explanation, the Spirit of God sheds an unthought of light. Jeremiah's interpretation, viz. that present dispossession need not mean utter disinheritance, is full of spiritual light and comfort. This impression is deepened and confirmed when he seals it with prophetic certainty and declares that Israel shall be heir to his heirs. But still remains the mystery to be solved:

1. How this will take place. Israel seems all but annihilated, or in danger of absorption into heathen nations, and his land is unoccupied. But according to promise

(1) a seed shall be preserved and shall be restored; and

(2) through the "seed of David," viz. Christ, a new Israel will be created, in spiritual succession to the ancient people of God, and destined to redeem from heathenism not only Palestine but the whole earth.

2. What will this involve? It will involve

(1) the judgment and overthrow of Israel's neighbours, especially such as Ammon, the traditional "land thief" of his border;

(2) the purification and discipline of Israel as the heir of the kingdom of God; and

(3) the conversion of many "out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation" (Revelation 5:9). In this sense also will God "bring again the captivity" of Moab, of Elam, and even of Ammon.

3. The following lessons are clearly taught by this prophecy, viz.: -

(1) A unity of purpose pervades the vicissitudes of Israel's and the world's history:

(2) human affairs are governed by a strict and never failing justice; and

(3) a happy future awaits the children of faith - the spiritual Israel - even on earth. - M.

Flee, save your lives.
Such was the warning addressed to Moab by the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel. The Chaldeans were about to lay waste the land of the Moabites — a punishment which they justly deserved for their iniquities and for their long-continued opposition to the people of God But even "in wrath the Lord remembers mercy"; or, to use the beautiful language of the prophet, "He stayeth His rough wind in the day of the east wind." Though Moab shall be punished, her cities overturned, and the country laid waste and desolate, her princes, people, and priests carried into captivity, yet an opportunity is afforded for at least a remnant to escape. "Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness."

I. FROM WHAT ARE WE TO FLEE? In a word, from everything that would wean his heart from God and endanger the safety of his soul, the Christian is to flee — "from all evil and mischief, from sin, from the world, the flesh, and the works of the devil, from hardness of heart and contempt of God's Word and commandment."

II. FOR WHAT ARE WE TO FLEE? The life of your soul is concerned; and unless you flee from what stands in your way to God, and blocks up your return to Him, the wrath of God will assuredly overtake you, and you will become a prey to your enemies, to those who seek your life. It is for glory, and honour, and immortality we should flee — blessings of infinite value, prizes beyond all price — nay, far beyond the power of human tongue to tell of their inestimable preciousness; we should flee for the favour of God, the forgiveness of our sins, the worth of our souls, the love and glory of Christ, and the beauty and happiness of holiness. And we should hasten our flight, for the time is short, and death advancing.

III. WHERE SHOULD WE FLEE? "Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life; and we believe," &c. Such was Simon Peter's declaration. Such is the confession of God's people still. To the Lord Jesus Christ, and Him crucified, must the sinner flee. He must go as he is, and "he like the heath in the wilderness," destitute of fruit or value, fit only for fuel, and seek to be engrafted in the living Vine. For Moab, we may observe, was commanded merely to "flee." Whatever would oppose their progress should be put away.

(C. A. Maginn, M. A.)

I.WHENCE YOU ARE TO FLEE.

II.WHERE YOU ARE TO FLEE.

III.HOW YOU ARE TO FLEE.

IV.WHEN YOU ARE TO FLEE

V.WHY YOU ARE TO FLEE.

(H. Macmillan, D. D.)

People
Ammonites, Ben, Benhadad, Ben-hadad, Dedan, Elam, Esau, Gad, Hadad, Jeremiah, Kedar, Milcom, Molech, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar, Teman, Zedekiah
Places
Ai, Arpad, Babylon, Bozrah, Damascus, Dedan, Edom, Elam, Esau, Gomorrah, Hamath, Hazor, Heshbon, Jordan River, Kedar, Moab, Rabbah, Red Sea, Sodom, Teman
Topics
Ammon, Ammonites, Cities, Dispossessed, Dwell, Dwelt, Gad, Heir, Heirs, Heritage, Inherit, Malcam, Milcom, Molech, None, Possess, Possessed, Possession, Putting, Says, Settled, Sons, Thereof, Thus, Towns, Wherefore
Outline
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

Dictionary of Bible Themes
Jeremiah 49:1

     5701   heir
     5704   inheritance, material
     8747   false gods

Jeremiah 49:1-2

     8739   evil, examples of

Library
October 30. "Dwell Deep" (Jer. Xlix. 8).
"Dwell deep" (Jer. xlix. 8). God's presence blends with every other thought and consciousness, flowing sweetly and evenly through our business plans, our social converse our heart's affections, our manual toil, our entire life, blending with all, consecrating all, and conscious through all, like the fragrance of a flower, or the presence of a friend consciously near, and yet not hindering in the least the most intense and constant preoccupation of the hands and brain. How beautiful the established
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth

Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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