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They lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roars like the sea; and they ride on horses, everyone set in array, as a man to the battle, against you, daughter of Babylon.
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A Cruel and Mighty Force
The prophecy vividly describes the invading army as cruel, merciless, and perfectly equipped for battle. Commentators confirm the historical accuracy of the Medo-Persian army's weapons and tactics. This terrifying description emphasizes that the instrument of God's judgment would be overwhelming and unstoppable.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
(Jeremiah 50:41)
An application to Babylon of the doom against Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:22–24).
The coasts of…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah again speaks especially of armor, to indicate that the Babylonians would not be able to withstand the assault of their enemies. He then sa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall hold the bow and the lance Or "spear". The Targum interprets it, "shields"; as many in Cyrus's army had <…
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