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A song of contempt is a mocking song. It makes fun of someone by comparing that person to something else.
In this case, the king of Babylon is compared to a dead man going down to the place of the dead. The song imagines him entering that realm in defeat.
This taunting song about the king of Babylon is written like a funeral song. It speaks as if the king has already died.
The song mocks him and announces his downfall (compare Revelation 18).
Events
Places
Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel
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Topics
Babylon: As a Power Was: Oppressive Babylon: Babylon the Capital of Called the Golden City Babylon: City of Prophecies Concerning Babylon: City of Splendor of Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Destruction of Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Restoration of the Jews From Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of The Burden of Babylon Nation: Promises of Peace To Rulers: Wicked