Jeremiah 51:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I will tell these soldiers, “Attack quickly, before the Babylonians can string their bows or put on their armour. Kill their best soldiers and destroy their army!”

Cross References

Psalm 137:9

May the Lord bless everyone who beats your children against the rocks!

Jeremiah 46:4

saddle your horses, and polish your spears. Put on your helmets and armour, then take your positions.

Jeremiah 50:14

Babylon has rebelled against me. Archers, take your places. Shoot all your arrows at Babylon.

Jeremiah 50:21

The LORD said: I have told the enemies of Babylonia, “Attack the people of Merathaim and Pekod. Kill them all! Destroy their possessions!”

Jeremiah 50:27

Kill the soldiers of Babylonia, because the time has come for them to be punished.

Jeremiah 51:53

Although Babylon's walls reach to the sky, the army I send will destroy that city. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Jeremiah 9:21

‘We were in our fortress, but death sneaked in through our windows. It even struck down children at play and our strongest young men.’

Deuteronomy 32:25

Young and old alike will be killed in the streets and terrified at home.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!