All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the LORD, the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the hope of their fathers.
Everyone who came across them totally destroyed them. And their enemies were like, 'We're not doing anything wrong here, they're the ones who messed up against the Lord, who's supposed to be their safe place and was their ancestors' hope.'
When you turn your back on God, even your enemies think they're justified in hurting you.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is delivering God's message about the impending judgment on Babylon for their role in oppressing Israel, as part of a larger oracle against the empire. This verse specifically describes how Israel's enemies attacked and devoured them, justifying their actions by pointing to Israel's sins against God, who is portrayed as the rightful dwelling of justice and the hope of their ancestors. Historically, this reflects the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, when Judah was conquered and its people faced severe hardship due to their unfaithfulness.
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