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Therefore thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I have punished the king of Assyria.
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A Past Judgment Guarantees a Future One
Commentators explain that God points to His past judgment on the mighty Assyrian empire as a concrete guarantee that He will also judge Babylon. Just as Nineveh had already fallen, so too would Babylon. This historical precedent served as a 'pledge and assurance' to give the exiled Israelites confidence that God's promise of deliverance was certain.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
As I have punished the king of Assyria. —Nineveh had fallen before Cyaxares and Nabopolassar, and Babylon was likewise to fall bef…
16th Century
Protestant
From what I have said, we may infer with greater certainty that the comparison God employed was intended for this purpose: by portraying Himself as…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel , &c.] Because of this cruel treatment of his people, whose God…
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Presbyterian
The desolation that shall be brought upon Babylon is described in a variety of expressions. The cause of this destruction is the wrath of the Lord.…
