O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
O daughter of Babylon, you who are doomed to destruction; blessed will be the one who pays you back for what you have done to us.
The writer is expressing that Babylon, which has caused great suffering, will face divine judgment and those who bring that judgment will be blessed.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from a psalm written by Jewish exiles in Babylon after their homeland was destroyed in 586 BC, following the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. The Israelites were enduring captivity, forced labor, and humiliation, which fueled their deep grief and calls for retribution against their oppressors. It reflects the biblical theme of God's eventual judgment on nations that harm His people, as seen in prophecies from books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
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