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He made many to stumble, yes, they fell one on another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our birth, from the oppressing sword.

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God's Sovereignty in Battle

Commentators unanimously identify the "He" who "made many to stumble" as God Himself. This verse powerfully illustrates God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations. The chaotic collapse of Egypt's powerful army was not a random event but a direct result of God's judgment, showing that He ultimately controls the outcomes of human battles.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 46:16

18th Century

Theologian

Literally, as in the margin, that is, Yahweh has made many to stumble.

Arise ... - The Egyptian army, being composed of mercenaries, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 46:16

19th Century

Bishop

Arise, and let us go again to our own people.—The case contemplated is that of the settlers in Egypt, the Lydians, Ionian…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 46:16

16th Century

Theologian

Brevity of expression makes this sentence obscure or ambiguous. The verb הרבה (erebe), is used without a nominative case, but it should be…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 46:16

17th Century

Pastor

He made many to fall. That is, the Lord, by the hand of the Chaldeans, by whose sword multitudes fell in battle:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 46:13–28

17th Century

Minister

Those who encroached on others, shall now themselves be encroached upon. Egypt is now like a very fair heifer, not accustomed to the yoke of subjec…