So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.
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Interpretation
This prophecy is sent to Babylon, to the captives there, by Seraiah, who is to read it to his countrymen in captivity. Let them with faith see the end of these threatening powers, and comfort themselves herewith.
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This thought runs through Jeremiah 51:59-63.
Glossary
- Babylon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
- Jeremiah Person
- Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).