51:57 “I will make her officials and wise men drunk,
along with her governors, leaders, 1 and warriors.
They will fall asleep forever and never wake up,” 2
says the King whose name is the Lord who rules over all. 3
[51:57] 1 sn For discussion of the terms “governors” and “leaders” see the note at Jer 51:23.
[51:57] 2 sn See the note at Jer 51:39.
[51:57] 3 tn For the title “Yahweh of armies” see the study note on Jer 2:19.
