| Geneva Study Bible The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought {s} water to him that was thirsty, they met with their bread him that fled. (s) Signifying that for fear they will not tarry to eat or drink. Wesley's Notes 21:14 Tema - A part of Arabia. Fled - Whereby he implies, that those other Arabians, against whom this prophecy is principally directed, should be reduced to great scarcity, and forced to flee for their lives, from a bloody enemy. King James Translators' Notes brought: or, bring ye Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 14. Tema-a kindred tribe: an oasis in that region (Jer 25:23). The Temeans give water to the faint and thirsting Dedanites; the greatest act of hospitality in the burning lands of the East, where water is so scarce. prevented-that is, anticipated the wants of the fugitive Dedanites by supplying bread (Ge 14:18). their bread-rather, "his (the fugitive's) bread"; the bread due to him, necessary for his support; so "thy grave" (Isa 14:19), [Maurer]. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 21:13-17 The Arabians lived in tents, and kept cattle. A destroying army shall be brought upon them, and make them an easy prey. We know not what straits we may be brought into before we die. Those may know the want of necessary food who now eat bread to the full. Neither the skill of archers, nor the courage of mighty men, can protect from the judgments of God. That is poor glory, which will thus quickly come to nothing. Thus hath the Lord said to me; and no word of his shall fall to the ground. We may be sure the Strength of Israel will not lie. Happy are those only whose riches and glory are out of the reach of invaders; all other prosperity will speedily pass away. | 
