Jeremiah 47
YHWH announces judgment on the Philistines, declaring that waters will rise from the north (the Babylonian invasion) that will destroy the Philistines and their cities, and the Philistines will cry out in distress as destruction overwhelms them, illustrating the pattern whereby YHWH uses the Babylonian empire to execute judgment against all nations that resist YHWH's sovereignty. The oracle's brevity and directness establish that while YHWH's judgment against Philistia is announced, the focus of divine concern is not the Philistines but rather their destruction serves to establish YHWH's comprehensive authority over all nations and empires, regardless of their perceived strength or historical significance.