Jeremiah 49:35 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

I will break the bow of Elam. Elam was famed for its bowmen (Isaiah 22:6).

The chief of their might - in opposition to "the bow" - i:e., the bowmen who constituted their main strength.

Jeremiah 49:35

35 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.