Damascus — Being the head of this country, is put for the whole country. Hamath — Hamath and Arpad were two cities also of Syria. On the sea — Their inhabitants that live near the sea shall be troubled.
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Jeremiah 49:23
23 Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted;c there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet.