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All the nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son`s son, until the time of his own land come: and then many nations and great kings shall make him their bondservant.
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God Sets the Clock for Empires
Commentators highlight that this verse powerfully illustrates God's sovereignty. He not only raises up empires like Babylon to accomplish His purposes but also sets a precise time limit on their dominion. This dual message served as a warning of judgment to the disobedient nations, but also as a comforting promise to the faithful that their oppression had an expiration date.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His son, and his son’s son – Evil-Merodach and Nabonadius (see Daniel 5:1 note).
Shall serve themselves of him
19th Century
Anglican
And his son, and his son’s son. —The words may have had the meaning that this was to be the farthest limit of Nebuchadnezzar’s dyn…
16th Century
Protestant
God, after having claimed for Himself the government of the whole earth and shown that it is in His power to transfer kingdoms to whomever He pleas…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all nations shall serve himThat is, all those, all above mentioned; though there were others also that were trib…
Jeremiah is to prepare a sign that all the neighbouring countries would be made subject to the king of Babylon. God asserts his right to dispose of…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, after presenting a clear title, the prophet refutes the false comfort offered by the prophets. He does this first in a general way,…
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