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The king of Babylon has heard the news of them, and his hands wax feeble: anguish has taken hold of him, [and] pangs as of a woman in travail.
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God's Sovereignty Over Courage
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that this verse demonstrates God's absolute sovereignty. The mighty Babylonians, famed for their military strength, become instantly powerless with fear. This wasn't just a natural reaction; it was God actively breaking their spirit. It serves as a reminder that the hearts of all people, from kings to commoners, are in God's hand, and He can give or take away courage in a moment.
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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
The Prophet means by these words that as soon as the report of war reached the Chaldeans, they would be so disheartened by fear that they would bec…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The king of Babylon has heard the report of them Belshazzar, as Kimchi; he had the report brought him of the invasion of …
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