Jeremiah 51:57 meaning and explanation

I will make her princes and wise men drunk, along with her governors, officials, and warriors. Then they will fall asleep forever and not wake up,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts.

Jeremiah 51:57, Berean Standard Bible

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Jeremiah 51 is a long oracle against Babylon, spoken to Judah near the end of the exile. Here the LORD names every layer of Babylon's leadership, princes, wise men, governors, officials and warriors, and promises that all will be made drunk and fall asleep forever.

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