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The tribe of Reuben conquered and rebuilt Sibmah and Jazer (Numbers 32:3, 38; Joshua 13:19). They turned the high plateau east of the Dead Sea into vineyards.
Moab, one of two nations descended from Abraham’s nephew Lot (Genesis 19:36–38), was the next nation judged in the Lord’s courtroom (compare Isaiah 15–16). Moab’s land was between the Arnon River and the Zered Brook, east of the Dead Sea. At that time, the Moabites felt confident because they were mostly safe from Babylonian military power. However, the Lord found the Moabites to be greedy and cruel, and their worship was violent and indulgent.
The Lord ordered the destruction and future rebuilding of Moab and Ammon. These two nations came from Lot, who was Abraham's nephew (Genesis 19:36–38).
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
Places
Jazer: A town in Gilead, allotted to Gad Sea of Jazer: A poetic reference to the abundant vineyards of Jazer Sibmah: Moabite town known for its vineyards
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Heshbon Horonaim Jazer Kerioth Moab, Moabites Nations Sibmah Zoar
Topics
Sea of Jazer Sibmah: A City of the Tribe of Reuben Summer: Fruits of Summer: Many Kinds of Fruit Were Ripe and Used During The Sea: Seas Mentioned in Scripture: Sea of Jazer Vineyards: The Produce of, Was Frequently Destroyed by Enemies Wine: Places Celebrated For: Moab