“The Lord Hath Broken the Staff of the Wicked”

Brant Gardner

The scepters and staffs symbolize sovereignty and military power. This verse declares the end of the political entities who oppose the Messiah. Babylon (historically) and Satan (symbolically) ruled in anger and punished harshly. Now they are persecuted. The phrase “none hindereth” suggests that the former oppressor has no allies that might prevent Yahweh’s persecution of the previously mighty foe.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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