Jeremiah 51:30

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 51:1-58

The particulars of this copious prophecy are dispersed and interwoven, and the same things left and returned to so often that it could not well be divided into parts, but we must endeavor to collect them under their proper heads. Let us then observe here, I. An acknowledgment of the great pomp and power that Babylon had been in and the use that God in his providence had made of it (Jer. 51:7): Babylon hath been a golden cup, a rich and glorious empire, a golden city (Isa. 14:4), a head of gold... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 51:30

The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight ,.... Or, "ceased from fighting" F8 חדלו להלחם "cessaverunt a praelio", V. L. "desinent pugnare", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "cessarunt pugnare", Schmidt. So Pagninus, Montanus. for it seems, upon Cyrus's first coming, the king of Babylon and his army gave him battle; but being overthrown, they retired to the city F9 Xenophon, Cyropaedia, l. 5. c. 19. Herodot. l. 1. sive Clio. c. 190. , and dared never fight more: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:30

The mighty men - have forborne to fight - They were panic-struck when they found the Medes and Persians within their walls, and at once saw that resistance was useless. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 51:30

Verse 30 The Prophet shows here, as by the finger, the manner of the destruction of Babylon, such as it is described by heathen authors. He then says, that the valiant men of Babylon, even those who had been chosen to defend the city, ceased to fight For the city was taken rather by craft than by open force; for after a long siege, Cyrus was laughed to scorn by the Babylonians; then they securely held a feast. In the meantime two eunuchs of Belshazzar passed over to Cyrus; for; as Xenophon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:6-50

The duty of separating from the world. I. IN WHAT SENSE OBLIGATORY UPON THE CHILDREN OF GOD . 1 . Spiritual detachment is always the duty of saints. In heart and life they are to be separate unto the Lord. Their motives, ulterior aims, and dispositions are to be such as the Holy Spirit creates and fosters. They obey the law of the resurrection life, and "seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God, setting their affection on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:27-37

A more detailed sketch of the conquest of Babylon; followed (somewhat out of the natural order) by a complaint on the part of Israel, and a promise of championship on that of Jehovah. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:30

Despair of the Babylonian warriors. Have forborne to fight should rather be have ceased to fight. In their holds . The word is used of hill or mountain fastnesses, and such presumably are referred to here. Their might; rather, their courage. They have burned, etc. The subject is "the enemies." Her bars; viz. those with which the city gates were secured (comp. Isaiah 45:2 ; Amos 1:5 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 51:30

Effeminacy. Doubtless in this utterance there is something of the then customary scorn with respect to women. But this must not make us forget that one of the worst things to be said of a man is that he has become as a woman, just as one of the worst things to be said of a woman is that she has become as a man. I. THIS UTTERANCE DOES NOT REPROACH THE WOMAN , BUT THE MAN . Woman has her natural limitations. Her usual place is not in the battlefield or on the walls of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 51:30

Have forborn to fight - Or, have ceased to fight: in despair when they saw that the conflict was hopeless.Holds - The word properly means an acropolis, and so any inaccessible place of refuge.They have burned - i. e., the enemy have burned.Bars - i. e., fortifications (compare Amos 1:5). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 51:30-32

Jeremiah 51:30-32. The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight: they have remained, &c. “The year before the siege of Babylon, Cyrus overthrew Belshazzar in battle, whereupon his army retreated within the walls, where they were shut up by him and besieged. Afterward, when Cyrus entered the city, he ordered public proclamation to be made, that all persons should keep within their houses, and whoever was found abroad should be put to death; and threatened to set their houses on fire,... read more

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