Jeremiah 48:1-3

The Voice

48 This is what the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies and God of Israel, has to say about Moab.

Next is Moab, a familiar enemy of Israel. Despite Jeremiah’s warning they will answer for their trust in themselves, their material wealth, and their god Chemosh.

Eternal One: Woe to the city of Nebo, for she is in ruins.
        So, too, will Kiriathaim be put to shame when she is captured.
        The proud fortress of Moab will be humbled and shattered into pieces.
²    No one will praise you, Moab—that time has gone.
        Instead, in places like Heshbon, men are planning your destruction.
        “Come,” they will say, “and let us finish off that nation.”
    Indeed, the town of Madmen will be silenced,
        for war will surely find you.
³    Do you hear the voice from Horonaim—
        the cries rising up from the ruins and desolation?