And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles which are beyond the sea,
And all the kings of Tyre, and all the kings of Sidon, and the kings of the coastlands and islands across the sea,
This verse lists powerful coastal kingdoms and distant island nations that God will judge along with many other nations.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is delivering God's message of judgment to Judah and the surrounding nations for their idolatry, rebellion, and failure to follow His covenant. Tyrus (Tyre) and Zidon (Sidon) were prominent Phoenician city-states along the Mediterranean coast, known for their wealth from trade and seafaring, which often led them into alliances or conflicts with Israel. The "kings of the isles beyond the sea" refers to rulers of other distant coastal or island regions, indicating the broad scope of God's impending judgment through the Babylonian empire.
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