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Jeremiah 51:4

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 51:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they shall fall down slain in the land of the Chaldeans, and thrust through in her streets.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they shall fall down slain in the land of the Chaldeans, and thrust through in her streets.
Jeremiah 51:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 51

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in Leb-kamai, a destroying wind.
2And I will send unto Babylon strangers, that shall winnow her; and they shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
3Against [him that] bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against [him that] lifteth himself up in his coat of mail: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host.
4And they shall fall down slain in the land of the Chaldeans, and thrust through in her streets.
5For Israel is not forsaken, nor Judah, of his God, of Jehovah of hosts; though their land is full of guilt against the Holy One of Israel.
6Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and save every man his life; be not cut off in her iniquity: for it is the time of Jehovah`s vengeance; he will render unto her a recompense.
7Babylon hath been a golden cup in Jehovah`s hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunk of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, etc.] By the sword, or by the arrows and darts of the Medes and Persians: and [they that are] thrust through in her streets; either by the one or by the other, especially the latter, since they only are mentioned; (see Gill on “<245030>Jeremiah 50:30”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(See on Jer 49:26; Jer 50:30; Jer 50:37).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Translate it: “And they,” i. e., the young men who form her host Jeremiah 51:3, “shall fall slain in the land of the Chaldaeans, and pierced through in her streets,” i. e., the streets of Babylon. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thrust: Jer 49:26, Jer 50:30, Jer 50:37; Isa 13:15, Isa 14:19 Jeremiah 51:5”
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