Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 48:23 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Jeremiah 48:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 48 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmeon,”
Jeremiah 48:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 48:23
And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon—Kiriathaim (double city) was an ancient settlement conquered by Israel (Numbers 32:37). Beth-gamul (house of recompense) appears only here in Scripture. Beth-meon (house of habitation) is identified with Baal-meon (Numbers 32:38), showing the persistence of Baal worship in Moabite culture.The names themselves are ironic: 'house of recompense' receives divine recompense; 'house of habitation' becomes uninhabitable. Biblical writers often note such ironies—Babel (confusion) becomes confused, Babylon (gate of god) falls to divine judgme...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 48:23
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“and all its cities that are in the plain; Dibon”
“the God of Israel: Woe to Nebo! for it is laid waste; Kiriathaim is disappointed”
“and Sibmah”
“and Baal Meon”
“and the kings who were with him”