So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.
Ver. 8. So the Lord scattered them abroad.] Which was the evil they feared, and by this enterprise, sought to prevent. But there is neither counsel, power, nor policy against the Lord. "The fear of the wicked shall come upon him". Pro 10:24 As it befell those wretched Jews, Joh 11:48 "The Romans shall come," &c., and come they did accordingly. Pilate, for fear of losing his office, delivered up Christ, and was by Caius kicked off the bench.