Jeremiah 49:31

“Arise, get you up unto the wealthy nation, etc.] Or, “to the nation [that is] at ease”f956; the people that live quietly and in peace; have no wars with their neighbours, nor any among themselves; which seems to be the better sense of the word, for these Kedarenes were not a very wealthy people: these words do not express the counsel and purpose of Nebuchadnezzar; or are an address of his to his army, commanding them to arise, and invade the country of Arabia; for they are the words of the Lord, and are addressed to him and his army to go up in a hostile manner against the Kedarenes, here described: that dwelleth without care, saith the Lord; not without the care of their flocks, or without…”

“wealthy--rather, "tranquil" (Ch1 4:40). neither gates nor bars--The Arabs, lying out of the track of the contending powers of Asia and Africa, took no measures of defense and had neither walled cities nor gates (Eze 38:11). They thought their scanty resources and wilderness position would tempt no foe. alone--separated from other nations, without allies; and from one another scattered asunder. So as to Israel's isolation (Num 23:9; Deu 33:28; Mic 7:14).”

“The wealthy nation - Or, a nation at rest, living securely and in confidence. Which dwell alone - They dwell alone, i. e., have neither alliances with other nations, nor contact by commerce. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Arise - The result of Nebuchadrezzar's counsels, giving charge to his armies to march against the Kedarens, who lived at ease and took no care, nor had any neighbours that could assist them. Jeremiah 49:34”

“wealthy nation: or, nation that is at ease, Jer 48:11; Psa 123:4; Isa 32:9, Isa 32:11 that: Jdg 18:7-10, Jdg 18:27; Isa 47:8; Eze 30:9, Eze 38:11, Eze 39:6; Nah 1:12; Zep 2:15 which dwell: Num 23:9; Deu 33:28; Jdg 18:28; Mic 7:14 Jeremiah 49:32”