Translations
Modern
The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it.
Traditional
The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.
Literal
From Dan is heard the snorting of his horses, the whole land quakes from the voice of the neighing of His mighty ones; and they will come and consume the land and its fullness, the city and those dwelling in it.
Latin
A Dan auditus est fremitus equorum ejus; a voce hinnituum pugnatorum ejus commota est omnis terra: et venerunt, et devoraverunt terram et plenitudinem ejus; urbem et habitatores ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it.
Notes
These three short poems were likely shared during the reign of Jehoiakim.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Places
Dan: Israelite tribe; city in northern Israel; originally called Laish/Leshem
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Dan (Place) Fullness Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Church: Backslidden Cities: Afforded Refuge in Times of Danger Dan: A City of the Tribe of Dan: Also Called Laish, and Leshem Horse: Description of Snorting and Neighing of Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning The Horse: Loud Snorting of, Alluded To War: Evils of