Jeremiah 48:24
New International Version
to Kerioth and Bozrah— to all the towns of Moab, far and near.

New Living Translation
on Kerioth and Bozrah— all the towns of Moab, far and near.

English Standard Version
and Kerioth, and Bozrah, and all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

Berean Standard Bible
upon Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of Moab, those far and near.

King James Bible
And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

New King James Version
On Kerioth and Bozrah, On all the cities of the land of Moab, Far or near.

New American Standard Bible
against Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

NASB 1995
against Kerioth, Bozrah and all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

NASB 1977
against Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

Legacy Standard Bible
and against Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

Amplified Bible
against Kerioth, Bozrah and all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

Christian Standard Bible
Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of the land of Moab, those far and near.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of the land of Moab, those far and near.

American Standard Version
and upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

Contemporary English Version
Kerioth, and Bozrah.

English Revised Version
and upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kerioth, Bozrah, and on all the cities of Moab, far and near.

Good News Translation
Kerioth, and Bozrah. Judgment has come on all the cities of Moab, far and near.

International Standard Version
against Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns in the land of Moab, both far and near.

Majority Standard Bible
upon Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of Moab, those far and near.

NET Bible
on Kerioth and Bozrah. It will come on all the towns of Moab, both far and near.

New Heart English Bible
and on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

Webster's Bible Translation
And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

World English Bible
on Kerioth, on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, "" And on all cities of the land of Moab, "" The far off and the near.

Young's Literal Translation
And on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, And on all cities of the land of Moab, The far off and the near.

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far off and near.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And upon Carioth, and upon Bosra: and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, those far away and those nearby.

New American Bible
on Kerioth and on Bozrah: on all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

New Revised Standard Version
and Kerioth, and Bozrah, and all the towns of the land of Moab, far and near.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And upon Korioth and upon Bozrah and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far and near.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And upon Qeryoth, and upon Butsar and upon all the cities of the land of Moab that are distant and those that are near
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and upon Kerioth, and upon Bozrah, and upon all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and upon Carioth, and upon Bosor, and upon all the cities of Moab, far and near.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Judgment on Moab
23upon Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon, 24upon Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of Moab, those far and near. 25The horn of Moab has been cut off, and his arm is broken,” declares the LORD.…

Cross References
Isaiah 15:2-4
Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. / Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.

Isaiah 16:7-11
Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. / For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. / So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest. ...

Ezekiel 25:9-11
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. / So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’

Amos 2:1-3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.

Zephaniah 2:8-11
“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. ...

Numbers 21:28-30
For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. / Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. / But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.”

2 Kings 24:2
And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.

Isaiah 25:10-12
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.

Isaiah 34:5-8
When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. ...

Isaiah 63:1-6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...

Lamentations 4:21-22
So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. / O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.

Psalm 60:8
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Psalm 108:9
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.


Treasury of Scripture

And on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.

Kerioth

Jeremiah 48:41
Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

Amos 2:2
But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet:

Bozrah

Deuteronomy 4:43
Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.

Bezer

Joshua 21:36
And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs,

Besor

Zephaniah 2:8-10
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border…

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to Kerioth
The mention of "Kerioth" in this verse refers to a city within the territory of Moab. The name "Kerioth" is derived from the Hebrew root "קִרְיָה" (qiryah), meaning "city" or "town." This suggests a place of significance, possibly a fortified city or a central hub within Moab. Historically, Kerioth is often associated with a place of idolatry and rebellion against God. In the broader biblical narrative, cities like Kerioth symbolize human pride and self-reliance, often standing in contrast to the humility and dependence on God that is encouraged throughout Scripture.

to Bozrah
"Bozrah" is another city mentioned in this passage, and its name in Hebrew, "בָּצְרָה" (Bozrah), means "fortress" or "sheepfold." This city was known for its strength and fortifications, representing human attempts to create security apart from God. In the prophetic literature, Bozrah is often a symbol of judgment, as it is a place where God’s wrath is poured out against the nations. The inclusion of Bozrah in this list underscores the comprehensive nature of God’s judgment against Moab, highlighting that no place, no matter how fortified, can stand against the divine will.

and to all the towns of Moab
The phrase "and to all the towns of Moab" indicates the totality of the judgment pronounced by God through the prophet Jeremiah. Moab, a nation descended from Lot, often found itself in conflict with Israel. The towns of Moab represent the collective identity and culture of the Moabite people, who were known for their worship of Chemosh, a god detestable to the Israelites. This phrase serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from the one true God and the futility of relying on false gods and human strength.

those far and near
The expression "those far and near" emphasizes the extensive reach of God’s judgment. It signifies that no town, regardless of its geographical location or perceived distance from the center of Moab, will escape the impending judgment. This phrase can also be seen as a metaphor for the omnipresence and omniscience of God, who sees all and judges all with perfect justice. In a broader theological context, it serves as a reminder that God’s sovereignty extends over all creation, and His righteous judgment is inescapable for those who persist in rebellion against Him.

(24) Kerioth.--The name, plural in form (= cities), has been identified by Mr. Porter (Five Years, &c, ii. 191-198) with Kureiyeh, a ruined town lying not far from Buzrah, identified with the Bozrah that is coupled with it here, in the Ha-ran. These are, however, some sixty miles north of Heshbon, and this has been thought adverse to the identification. On the other hand, the expression "far and near" indicates that Jeremiah takes in the more distant cities to which the power of Moab may have extended. From the mention of "the palaces of Kirioth" in Amos 2:2, it appears to have been a place of importance. Mr. Grove (art. Kerioth in Smith's Dict. Bible) suggests its possible identity with Kureiyat, not far from Dibon and Beth-meon.

Bozrah.--The name (= fortification) is familiar as belonging to the more famous city of Edom (Jeremiah 49:13). The Moabite town, identified as above with the Buzrah of the Ha-ran, appears in 1 Maccabees 5:26 as Bosora, one of the towns of Galaad or Gilead, and in Roman history as Bostra, the birthplace of the Emperor Philip, known as the Arabian.

Verse 24. - Kerioth. Perhaps a synonym of Ar, the old capital of Moab (Isaiah 15:1). Hence in Amos 2:2, "I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth." Bozrah. The capital at one time of the Edomites (see Jeremiah 49:13). The ownership of particular cities varied from. time to time in this contested region. Far or near; i.e. towards the frontier or inland.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
upon
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Kerioth,
קְרִיּ֖וֹת (qə·rî·yō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7152: Kerioth -- a city in Judah, also a city in Moab

Bozrah,
בָּצְרָ֑ה (bāṣ·rāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1224: Bozrah -- 'fortress', a city in Edom, also one in Moab

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the towns
עָרֵי֙ (‘ā·rê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Moab,
מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

those far
הָרְחֹק֖וֹת (hā·rə·ḥō·qō·wṯ)
Article | Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious

and near.
וְהַקְּרֹבֽוֹת׃ (wə·haq·qə·rō·ḇō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 7138: Near


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