47:1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before Pharaoh smote {a} Gaza.
(a) Or Azzah, a city of the Philistines.
47:1 Before - In the time of the Philistines prosperity.
47:1-7 The calamities of the Philistines. - The Philistines had always been enemies to Israel; but the Chaldean army shall overflow their land like a deluge. Those whom God will spoil, must be spoiled. For when the Lord intends to destroy the wicked, he will cut off every helper. So deplorable are the desolations of war, that the blessings of peace are most desirable. But we must submit to His appointments who ordains all in perfect wisdom and justice.
