And all the kings of the north, far and near, one with another, and all the kingdoms of the world, which are upon the face of the earth: and the king of Sheshach shall drink after them.
And all the kings of the north, both far and near, one after another, and all the kingdoms of the world that are on the face of the earth: and the king of Babylon shall drink last of all.
God is declaring that every nation on earth, including mighty Babylon, will face His judgment - with Babylon being punished last after all others.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's prophecy about God's cup of wrath that all nations must drink as judgment for their sins. Jeremiah prophesied during Babylon's rise to power (around 605-586 BC), when they seemed unstoppable. 'Sheshach' is a coded name for Babylon, used perhaps for safety or symbolic purposes during a time when speaking directly against Babylon could be dangerous.
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