DailyBible
Subscribe

Jeremiah 51:12 · KJV

"Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon."

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 51:12 mean? →

Passage Context

10The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.
11Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
12Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.
13O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.
14The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for challenges in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be watchful in your faith?

3

When have you felt called to act in a critical situation?

Life Application

preparedness

Stay spiritually prepared for challenges by engaging in prayer and scripture study.

community

Encourage others in your community to be vigilant and prepared for the challenges they face.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)

An ancient city known for its wealth and power, Babylon was the center of the Babylonian Empire and the location of the Israelites' exile.

Related Prayers

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Rejoicing in God's Justice After False Claims

Hello, my name is David, and I wanted to share a recent experience that has filled my heart with gratitude. For several months, I faced false allegati

✝️Salvation

Praying for Deliverance for My Neighbor

Hi, I’m Meena. I am asking for prayers for my elderly neighbor, Raj. He has been battling severe depression since the loss of his son, and it's heartb

✝️Salvation

Praying for Discernment in My Online Outreach

Hi, I’m Luisa. I’ve been engaging with my friends and followers online about faith, but lately, I've been feeling confused about how to approach subje

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.