1)

Did Bavel say so?

1.

Rashi: They thought in their hearts.

2)

What is the significance of "l'Olam Ehyeh Gevares"?

1.

Rashi: Punishment will not come upon me.

2.

Malbim: You think that your kingship is due to your strength. Really, your authority is temporary, due to the sin of Am Hashem. Refer to 47:7:3:2.

3)

What did Bavel not put to heart?

1.

Rashi: These punishments that will come upon them.

2.

Malbim: (Bavel is compared to a base man authorized to chastise a son who rebelled against his esteemed father.) He should have realized that his authority will last only as long as the father is angry at his son. When he makes a heavy yoke on the son, the father will see his affliction and have mercy on him, and remove the base man's authority.

4)

What end did she not remember?

1.

Rashi: What will be the end (punishment) for the evil that she did.

2.

Radak #1: Her great pride will be lowered.

3.

Radak #2: The end of Yerushalayim, which was mistress, and fell into your hand.

4.

Malbim: Hashem will demand from you [retribution] for blood [that you spilled].

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