And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes,
And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes,
This verse lists more nations and their rulers who will face God's judgment along with many others mentioned in this chapter.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer passage where God commands Jeremiah to make various nations drink from the 'cup of wrath' as divine judgment. Zimri was likely an Arabian tribe, Elam was an ancient kingdom east of Babylon (in modern-day Iran), and the Medes were a powerful people who would later help conquer Babylon. These represent distant nations from Israel's perspective, showing that God's judgment extends far beyond just Israel and its immediate neighbors.
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