Overview
Pekod was a district in ancient Babylonia, likely located east of the Tigris River. The prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel reference Pekod in their pronouncements of God's judgment against Babylon and its allies, demonstrating that God's authority extends over all earthly kingdoms and peoples.
Key Scriptures
"Go up against the land of Merathaim and against the inhabitants of Pekod. Kill and completely destroy them, declares the Lord, and do all that I have commanded you." (Jeremiah 50:21, NIV)
"The Shoa, the Koans and the Pekodites, all the Assyrians with them, desirable young men, governors and commanders, all of them, and nobles and men of high rank." (Ezekiel 23:23, ESV)
Application
Understanding that God orchestrates judgment among nations reminds believers that His sovereign plans supersede human ambitions, and we can trust His ultimate control over world events.