And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider, &c.] Or, "have broken": meaning the cavalry of an army, wherein lies its chief strength: and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; which were also used in war.
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Jeremiah 51:21 In-Context
19 Jacob's Portion is not like these because He is the One who formed all things. [Israel is] the tribe of His inheritance; the Lord of Hosts is His name.
20 You are My battle club, My weapons of war. With you I will smash nations; with you I will bring kingdoms to ruin.
21 With you I will smash the horse and its rider; with you I will smash the chariot and its rider.
22 With you I will smash man and woman; with you I will smash the old man and the youth; with you I will smash the young man and the virgin.
23 With you I will smash the shepherd and his flock; with you I will smash the farmer and his ox-team. With you I will smash governors and officials.