Lux Domini
Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.

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Interpretation

The desolation that shall be brought upon Babylon is set forth in a variety of expressions. The cause of this destruction is the wrath of the Lord.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 50:17-20.

Glossary

Babylon Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
Assyria Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.