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Jeremiah 47 · Grade 4

The Philistines

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The Philistines lived along the Mediterranean coast in cities such as Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ashdod. Since the days of Samson and David they had been Israel's rivals. Jeremiah's message came before Pharaoh struck Gaza.

God pictured the coming army as waters rising out of the north, an overflowing stream. The sound of horses and chariots would be so terrifying that fathers would not even look back. Tyre and Sidon, the Philistines' allies, would lose their helpers.

The chapter ends with a cry. You sword of Yahweh, how long will it be before you are quiet? The answer came back that the sword could not rest, since Yahweh had given it a command. Even Israel's oldest enemies were under God's rule, and his judgment would come in his time.

Show What You Know

  1. Where did the Philistines live?

  2. Since whose days had they been Israel's rivals?

  3. How did God picture the coming army?

  4. Why could the sword not rest?

Think About It

  1. Why would it matter to Judah that God ruled over their old enemies?

  2. How can longing for peace and trusting God's justice go together?

Memory Verse

“‘You sword of Yahweh, how long will it be before you are quiet? Put yourself back into your scabbard; rest, and be still.’

Jeremiah 47:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for ruling over the nations. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why pray for peace?
  • How can we pray for other nations?

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