Lamentations 4:12

The kings of the earth did not believe, 1 nor did any of the inhabitants of the world believe, 1 that enemies or opponents could enter the gates of Jerusalem. 1

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The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem.

In Context

11Yahweh showed all his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. 1 He kindled a fire in Zion that consumed her foundations. 1

13This happened because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests 1 who have shed the blood of the righteous in her midst. 1

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Cross References

1 Kings 9:8This temple will become a heap of ruins, and everyone who passes by it will be shocked and will hiss. They will ask, 'Why has Yahweh done this to this land and to this house?'

Psalms 48:4For, see, the kings assembled themselves; 1 they passed by together. 1

Matthew Henry on Lamentations 4:2-13

Desolate Condition of Jerusalem; Effects of Famine in Jerusalem; Destruction of Jerusalem. ( b. c. 588.) 1 How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street. 2 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! 3 Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches… Read the whole commentary →

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