Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Blessed will be the one who takes your babies and smashes them against the rocks.
This verse expresses the psalmist's raw desire for complete revenge against Babylon, including the destruction of their children.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 137 was written by the Israelites during their exile in Babylon around 586 BC, following the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Babylonian army. This psalm expresses the deep sorrow, humiliation, and anger of the exiles who were forced to live in a foreign land and were mocked by their captors. The verse reflects the raw emotions of vengeance in response to the atrocities committed against the Jews, echoing the historical context of ancient warfare and cries for justice.
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