Lamentations 4: Zion’s Glory Turned to Ruin

The poet contrasts Zion’s former splendor with the misery of siege and famine, judging her punishment greater than Sodom’s. The disaster is traced to the sins of prophets and priests, the king is captured, and Edom is warned while Zion’s punishment is declared complete.

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What does 4:21-22 say about the future of Zion compared with Edom?

Edom will rule over Zion until the end of the ageZion will be punished again because of Edom’s sinsBoth will be restored together as brother nationsZion’s punishment is complete, but Edom’s is still to come