Jeremiah 49:1

Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the Lord; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 49:3 is a direct continuation of the Ammon prophecy, calling for mourning as Molek goes into exile.

Jeremiah 49:28 is an oracle against Kedar, structurally parallel to the oracle against Ammon here.

Jeremiah 49:23 is another oracle against Damascus, similar in form to this oracle against Ammon.

In Jeremiah 49:7, the oracle against Edom parallels this oracle against Ammon, both in the same series of judgments on nations.

Jeremiah 25:21 Historical context

Jeremiah 25:21 lists Ammon among the nations to be judged, providing the broader catalog for this specific oracle.

Jeremiah 12:14 is a broader prophecy against neighbors seizing Israel's land, directly applicable to Ammon's takeover in Jeremiah 49:1.

Jeremiah 25:9 Historical context

Jeremiah 25:9 places the judgment on Ammon within the wider context of God's judgment on all surrounding nations through Babylon.

Jeremiah 48:1 begins the oracle against Moab, a neighboring nation, in the same pattern as this oracle against Ammon.

Jeremiah 40:14 Historical context

Jeremiah 40:14 reveals an Ammonite plot against Israel's governor, consistent with the hostility condemned in Jeremiah 49:1.

Jeremiah 27:3 Historical context

Jeremiah 27:3 includes the king of Ammon among those receiving a message to submit to Babylon, setting the political stage.

Zephaniah 2:8-11 also threatens Ammon for taunting Israel, reinforcing the divine judgment theme against them.

Amos 1:13-15 condemns Ammon for atrocities like ripping open pregnant women, adding specific crimes to the broader judgment in Jeremiah 49:1.

Ezekiel 25:2-10 also pronounces judgment on Ammon for rejoicing over Israel's calamity, echoing the same theme of territorial loss.

Ezekiel 21:28 is a parallel prophecy against Ammon, declaring a drawn sword for their slaughter.

Deuteronomy 2:19 records God's command not to take Ammon's land, contrasting with their later dispossession of Gad in Jeremiah.

Judges 10:8 Historical context

Judges 10:8 specifies Ammon's oppression of Israel in Gilead, the very territory Jeremiah 49:1 says Ammon later seized.

Judges 11:13–15 Historical context

Judges 11:13-15 records the land dispute between Israel and Ammon over Gilead, the same region at issue in Jeremiah 49:1.

Genesis 19:38 Historical context

Genesis 19:38 traces the Ammonites' origin to Lot's son Ben-ammi, the people now facing judgment in Jeremiah.

Obadiah 1:19 promises Israel will reclaim Gilead from Ammon, reversing the dispossession described here.

Joel 3:2 Related theme

Joel 3:2 pronounces judgment on nations who divided Israel's land, directly applying to Ammon's division of Gad.

Ezekiel 36:2 also condemns an enemy claiming Israel's land as 'possession', mirroring Ammon's seizure of Gad.

Judges 10:7 Historical context

Judges 10:7 recounts Ammon oppressing Israel as divine punishment, providing historical context for why God later judges Ammon in Jeremiah 49:1.

1 Samuel 11:1–3 Historical context

1 Samuel 11:1-3 recounts Ammon's siege of Jabesh-gilead, demonstrating their ongoing hostility which Jeremiah 49:1 later judges.

2 Kings 24:2 Historical context

2 Kings 24:2 lists Ammon among raiders sent against Judah, showing their ongoing enmity which Jeremiah 49:1 judges.

2 Chronicles 20:1 Historical context

2 Chronicles 20:1 records Ammonites attacking Judah, illustrating the hostility that culminates in God's judgment.

Deuteronomy 23:3 Historical context

Deuteronomy 23:3 excludes Ammonites from the assembly, reflecting their long-standing opposition that leads to judgment.

Nehemiah 2:19 Historical context

Nehemiah 2:19 shows Ammonites opposing Israel's restoration, consistent with the hostility condemned in Jeremiah 49:1.

Nehemiah 4:7 Historical context

Nehemiah 4:7 records Ammonites opposing Jerusalem's rebuilding, echoing the hostility Jeremiah 49:1 condemns.

Nehemiah 13:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:1 cites the law barring Ammonites from God's assembly, reinforcing the condemnation in Jeremiah 49:1.

Nehemiah 13:2 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:2 recounts Ammonites hiring Balaam to curse Israel, reflecting the same enmity as in Jeremiah 49:1.

Psalm 83:7 Historical context

Psalm 83:7 lists Ammon among nations conspiring against Israel, reinforcing the enmity behind God's judgment.

2 Chronicles 27:5 Historical context

2 Chronicles 27:5 describes Jotham's victory over Ammon, a historical precedent for the judgment Jeremiah 49:1 declares.