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29:18 Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great {k} service against Tyre: every head [was] made bald, and every shoulder [was] rubbed raw: yet had he no wages, {l} nor his army, for Tyre, for the service that he had served against it:
(k) He took great pains at the siege of Tyre and his army was sore handled.
(l) Signifying that Nebuchadnezzar had more pains than profit by the taking of Tyre.
29:18 Caused - The army, and commanders were weary of the siege, but the immovable resolution of the king kept them on. A great service - It was service to the justice of God. It was great service both for hardness of work, heaviness of burdens, and length of the siege, thirteen years together. Made bald - Through age, or sicknesses, or continued wearing of helmets. Peeled - Galled with carrying burdens. No wages - For though Tyre was very rich, when first besieged, much wealth was carried away during the siege, much spent and wasted in the siege, and what was left, preserved by articles of surrender.
29:17-21 The besiegers of Tyre obtained little plunder. But when God employs ambitious or covetous men, he will recompense them according to the desires of their hearts; for every man shall have his reward. God had mercy in store for the house of Israel soon after. The history of nations best explains ancient prophecies. All events fulfil the Scriptures. Thus, in the deepest scenes of adversity, the Lord sows the seed of our future prosperity. Happy are those who desire his favour, grace, and image; they will delight in his service, and not covet any earthly recompence; and the blessings they have chosen shall be sure to them for ever.
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Army Babylon Bald Caused Great Hard Head Labor Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Peeled Serve Served Service Shoulder Tyre Tyrus Wages Worn
