Nebuchadnezzar’s conquest left no nations untouched. Jeremiah’s message in chapter 49 verses 28-33 had to do with the defeat of the desert tribe of Kedar dwelling in Hazor. These tribal people were believed to be descendants of Kedar, one of the sons of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13). They were Bedouins that dwelled in tents, traveled on camels, and traded the sheep and goats which they reared.
Verse 28 called for the tribe of Kedar to be devastated. Though Nebuchadnezzar
was not mentioned, he was obviously the person God was addressing. For he had
been designated to execute His judgment. Verses 29-30 spelled what would happen
to them. Everything they owned, their tents, flocks, and camels would be seized
by the enemy. Their enemies would surround them, and terror would be experienced
all around.
Verse 31 implied that they were confident people living with ease.
Since they were wandering people, they had no city walls to protect. They were
usually in isolation or moving around and these gave them a sense of false security.
These verses said that their camel would be plundered, and their cattle would become
their enemy’s booty. And God would scatter them, and they would experience terror
all around. Hazor their dwelling place would be made desolate forever and no
one would ever live there.
If there is any fault with the tribe of Kedar, it would be their complacency.
When people are complacent, they tend to live life carelessly and capriciously.
Living life responsibly requires that we evaluate and take stock of life. We make
plans to include God in everything that we do. Without Him, there is no safety
or security.
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