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Arise, and let us go up by night, and let us destroy her palaces.
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The Enemy's Relentless Drive
Commentators highlight the invaders' incredible eagerness. Frustrated that the day is ending, they resolve to attack at night rather than rest. Scholars like John Calvin explain this isn't just military zeal; it's a depiction of an unstoppable force, driven by a supernatural urgency to execute God's judgment against Jerusalem.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Up! and we will make the assault by night!
And destroy her palaces.
The generals delay the assault until the next m…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here leaves the analogy he had adopted, for he no longer speaks of shepherds but expressly describes the enemies as coming with great f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Arise, and let us go up by night Since they could not take the city at noon, and by day, as they expected, they propose t…
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Whatever methods are used, it is vain to contend with God's judgments. The more we indulge in the pleasures of this life, the more we make ourselve…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the prophet speaks of the attack to capture the city, and concerning this, he discusses three things.
The command to attack.…
