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I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded man.
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God's Sovereignty Over Nations
All commentators emphasize that God is the ultimate agent behind the rise and fall of nations. He doesn't just predict events; He actively 'strengthens the arms of the king of Babylon' and puts 'my sword' in his hand. This shows that earthly power is delegated by God and serves His sovereign purposes.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This fourth prophecy against Egypt was spoken three months before the capture of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 26:1) and three months after the pr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon Give him a commission to make war; direct his councils; supply him with all n…
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