Jeremiah 25:26

"and all the kings of Zimri, all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes;"

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 25:26, these references to various kingdoms highlight the comprehensive scope of divine judgment, indicating that no nation would be exempt from God's wrath. This includes not just prominent powers like Elam and the Medes but also lesser-known regions under Zimri's rule, underscoring the universal nature of divine sovereignty and impending punishment across all nations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

All the kingdoms of the world ... -In accordance with the usage of Holy Scripture this universality is limited. It is moral and not geographical. Sheshach -Jerome says that this is the name Babel written in cypher, the letters being transposed. Another example occurs inJeremiah 51:1, where the words “the heart of my risers up” become the Chaldaeans. The Septuagint omits the clause containing the name.

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