Jeremiah 50:11-16
Summary for Jer 50:11-16: 50:11-16 a These verses describe in vivid detail the defeat of Babylon by the Persian invasion (see ch 51 b; Isa 13:14 c; 21:1-10 d; 44:28 e; 47:1-5 f; Dan 5 g). Babylon was never an important kingdom again. The city of Babylon was leveled in 485 BC. Archaeological excavation of Babylon began in 1899, and the remains of Babylon were brought to light over several decades. 50:11 h rejoice ... frisk about: The Babylonians had been light-hearted and carefree because they had plundered the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. They gave no thought to the well-being of those they conquered.50:12 i The divine Judge rendered his verdict, describing the disgrace of a defeated Babylon.
50:14 j The Lord ordered armies to attack Babylon with a multitude of arrows, the artillery of that age.
• she has sinned against the Lord: The primary charge leveled against other nations was also directed toward Babylon.
50:15 k The Lord’s judgment was fulfilled when Babylon surrendered and her walls fell. The Lord’s vengeance carried out justice by doing to Babylon what she had done to others (cp. Deut 19:21 l; Luke 6:38 m).
50:16 n As Babylon fell, farmers fled and left their crops behind. The slaughter on the battlefield caused the people to run away.
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