Jeremiah 50:43 meaning and explanation

The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor.

Jeremiah 50:43, Berean Standard Bible

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Jeremiah 50 is a prophecy against Babylon, the empire that destroyed Jerusalem and carried Judah into exile. In verse 43 the king of Babylon hears the report of an army marching from the north (verses 41 to 42) and his hands hang limp, a picture of sudden helplessness.

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