Jeremiah 48:10 says, Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood. God said that those who did the work of the LORD were cursed if they only claimed to do so. Anyone claiming to do God's work when they really aren't needs to be aware that God will not allow this to go unnoticed. Matthew Henry says that this also applied to people who were not willing to fight for God. Verse eleven adds. Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed. God said that Moab had long lived in peace. Even though they stood against the people of Israel, they had been prosperous, just as many nations are today. Verse twelve states, Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles. God said that His judgment was coming on Moab, and when it did, it would cause them to wonder at what He had done, and then would lead to their wandering. Verse thirteen adds, And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence. God said that the people of Moab would be as ashamed of Chemosh as the people of Israel were of Bethel which they had put their confidence in at one time. Verse fourteen asks, How say ye, We are mighty and strong men for the war? God was asking them how they thought that their military power would bring them security when they stood against God. No matter how long a country may be powerful, if they stand against God, one day His judgment is going to come. Verse fifteen declares, Moab is spoiled, and gone up out of her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts. God said that the coming destruction of Moab was a certainty, just as the destruction of all who oppose God is a certainty today, even if it doesn't come immediately. Veree sixteen adds, The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast. God warned the people of Moab that their destruction was fast approaching. Verse seventeen says, All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod! God said that all those around Moab would bemoan them and ask how they could have fallen, since they had been so strong. Verse eighteen states, Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come upon thee, and he shall destroy thy strong holds. Verse nineteen adds, O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him that fleeth, and her that escapeth, and say, What is done? God said as the safe places of Moab fell and the people fled, those who saw them were to ask them what happened. Verse twenty continues, Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled, Moab was to be in confusion because it was broken down by its enemies. Verse twenty-one declares, And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath, God said that His judgment had come on them. When God's judgment ultimately comes, all that stand against Him will fall. Verse twenty-two adds, And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Bethdiblathaim, Verse twenty-three continues, And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmeon, Verse twenty-four continues Verse twenty-four concludes, And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near. God's judgment was not going to spare any part of Moab, and none who stand against Him today will be spared when His final judgment comes. Verse twenty-five states, The horn of Moab is cut off, and his arm is broken, saith the LORD. God said all the power of Moab would be gone.
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