9 "For behold , I am going to arouse and bring up against Babylon A horde of great nations from the land of the north , And they will draw up their battle lines against her; From there she will be taken captive . Their arrows will be like an expert warrior Who does not return empty-handed .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 50:9

Commentary on Jeremiah 50:8-20

(Read Jeremiah 50:8-20)

The desolation that shall be brought upon Babylon is set forth in a variety of expressions. The cause of this destruction is the wrath of the Lord. Babylon shall be wholly desolated; for she hath sinned against the Lord. Sin makes men a mark for the arrows of God's judgments. The mercy promised to the Israel of God, shall not only accompany, but arise from the destruction of Babylon. These sheep shall be gathered from the deserts, and put again into good pasture. All who return to God and their duty, shall find satisfaction of soul in so doing. Deliverances out of trouble are comforts indeed, when fruits of the forgiveness of sin.