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The Sound of Judgment
Commentators note the people flee not from the battle itself, but from the mere "noise of the horsemen and bowmen." John Calvin explains this highlights the overwhelming panic that will seize the nation, shattering their false pride and misplaced confidence. When God's judgment finally arrives, human arrogance is instantly replaced by terror.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 4:29
18th Century
Theologian
The whole city ... - Rather, every city is fleeing. All the inhabitants of the settlements flee to Jerusalem for protection, or see…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 4:29
19th Century
Bishop
The horsemen and bowmen. — A specially characteristic picture, as we see from the Nineveh sculptures, of Assyrian and Chaldean arm…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 4:24–29
19th Century
Preacher
Now all this did happen. It all came to pass. Palestine, the glorious garden of God, was made as dreary as a wilderness. It is not much better now.…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 4:29
16th Century
Theologian
By saying that at the voice or sound of horsemen and bowmen there would be a universal flight, he means that the enemies would co…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 4:29
17th Century
Pastor
The whole city shall flee
Or, "every city"; for not Jerusalem only is meant, but every city, or the inhabitants of e…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 4:19–31
17th Century
Minister
The prophet had no pleasure in delivering messages of wrath. He is shown in a vision the whole land in confusion.
Compared with what it was,…