Revelation 18:9-16

A great lamentation by kings and merchants Revelation 18:9-16: The rulers and leaders of the earth that had joined Rome in her worldliness wept and lamented. They wept because they had enjoyed the sinful things of Rome. There were also tears because if this could happen to "Great Babylon" it could certainly happen to them. They are especially distributed by the sudden destruction of this evil power. In one single hour Rome's doom overtook her!

The businessmen of the earth also grieve over Rome. They can no longer sell their goods. They had the finest of goods and nothing to do with them. They dealt in fine cloths, jewelry, instruments of war, horses and cattle, the most expensive building material, all kinds of spices, the most delicious food, slaves and even the souls of men for their horrible pleasure. The dealers in these things were weeping and grieving because theidr luxuries, dainties, and elegance were lost, never again to be recovered or experienced! The lament was great for that "Great City."