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Jeremiah 51:28

Jeremiah 51:28
Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight,.... Or, "ceased from fighting" (h) for it seems, upon Cyrus's first coming, the king of Babylon and his army gave him battle; but being overthrown,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

His dominion - This belonged not to the subordinate rulers, but to the chief, e. g., to Cyrus.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Jeremiah 51:1-58

The particulars of this copious prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to so often that it could not well be divided into parts, but we must endeavor to collect…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Prepare See on Jer 51:51.

kings Read king, with LXX (cp. Jer 51:51). Cyrus is meant.

governors … deputies See on Jer 51:51.