And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.
The escape routes are completely blocked, the marshlands are on fire, and even the soldiers are terrified.
When everything's falling apart, even the strongest people get scared.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Jeremiah, Babylon was a dominant empire that had conquered Judah and exiled the Israelites, leading to widespread suffering. Jeremiah's prophecies in this chapter foretold Babylon's destruction as divine judgment for its oppression and idolatry, which came to pass when the Persians invaded in 539 BC. This verse vividly describes the panic and collapse of Babylon's defenses, including blocked river passages and the burning of reed boats used for transportation, symbolizing the empire's swift downfall.
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