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Many refugees who fled from Judah and nearby countries to Egypt when the Babylonians invaded heard the prophet's message.
Uz was a region on Arabia's northern border. Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and Ashdod were Philistine cities near the Mediterranean Sea.
The Lord is the supreme ruler of all nations, and their rebellion was about to bring judgment.
To whom I send you: Jeremiah did not travel to each nation in person. The message he delivered from the Lord spread mainly through written material, much of it in the book of Jeremiah, which people have read worldwide.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Places
Ashdod: A major Philistine city, known for Dagon worship Ashkelon: A major Philistine city, often a target of prophecy Ekron: One of the five major Philistine city-states Gaza: Philistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan Uz: A region associated with Job, Edom, and Arabia
Glossary
Ashdod, Ashdodite, Ashdothite Ashkelon Azzah Book of Jeremiah Ekron, Ekronites Elam (Place), Elamites Jehoiakim Philistia, Philistines
Topics
Ammonites: Prophecies Concerning Ashdod: Prophecies Concerning Ashkelon: Prophecies Concerning Cup of Sorrow Ekron: Prophecies Against Gaza: Also Called Azzah: A City of the Philistines Government: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to God In Nation: Chastised Philistines: Prophecies Against Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Sidon: A City on the Northern Boundary of the Canaanites: Prophecies Concerning The Ammonites: Predictions Respecting: Subjection to Babylon The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: To Share in the Punishment of the Nations The Philistines: Prophecies Respecting: Punishment with Other Nations Uz: A Country of: Unknown Location: Prophecies Concerning