Message: The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the Philistines (enemies of the Israelites), before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.
Time: Once again, we are near 483 BC. Judah is still in Egypt, but it hasn't been destroyed yet.
What the Lord is Saying: The Philistines will experience great pain. Because of the intensity of their pain, they will not even have the fatherly compassion toward their children. And the attack will be far reaching, as neighboring cities Tyre and Sidon will be of no help to them. Their grief will be so intense. The greatest city, Ashkelon, will perish. When we are sad or mad we tend to even scratch or hurt ourselves. And yet, perhaps a prayer is even offered for these people, nationwide, and yet when God deals with sin, there is no chance of a reprieve. God's wrath will come out.
Promise: The Chaldeans (Babylonians) do the work of God in destroying the Philistines.
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