Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Habakkuk 2:12-20
Destruction, cruelty and idolatry (2:12-20)In its ruthless conquests Babylon destroyed cities and nations, often with the sole aim of enriching itself. It seized the wealth and manpower of these nations and used them to make its own national capital magnificent. It does not realize that God alone is ruler of the world, and the great city that Babylon has built will one day be burnt to the ground (12-14).God used Babylon to punish other nations, a judgment that the prophet likens to a cup of... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Habakkuk 2:12-14
Habakkuk 2:12-14. Wo to him that buildeth a town with blood Wo to those mighty conquerors who have augmented Babylon by unjustly spoiling and ruining many other cities, and destroying their inhabitants. Here we see that God does not approve of those mighty conquerors who ravage the world, or carry their arms into divers countries. Though he makes use of them for the wise purposes of his providence, in chastising or punishing the wicked, yet, amidst all the pomp of their victories, they are... read more