Jeremiah 47:6–7 (ESV)
6Ah, sword of the LORD! How long till you are quiet? Put yourself into your scabbard; rest and be still!
7How can it be quiet when the LORD has given it a charge? Against Ashkelon and against the seashore he has appointed it.”
The Babylonians were the sword of the Lord that executed his judgment and punishment on the heathen nations that worshipped false gods and were a constant problem to Israel. It would be a terrible day when the Philistines were invaded by the Babylonian militar. They would totally destroy the people and take possession of the land. God’s judgment will be upon all the nations along with all the people that have rebelled against him. The sword of the Lord is active today as we witness evil nations being attacked to prevent them from continuing their evil. It is God who raises up nations and brings them down. He controls world events and uses them to advance his purposes.
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