Rapid movement like lightning emphasizes velocity and omnipresence of divine operations—localized historical events reflect instantaneous coordination of single divine will. Lightning-speed indicates divine judgment on Judah is no accident but swift execution of decreed purposes in cosmic drama. Repetition of movement language builds accumulating sense of inevitable motion—chariot-throne moves with purpose toward destinations carrying unstayable judgments. For exiles, this vision provides framework understanding catastrophe as YHWH's righteous judgment, not Babylonian triumph.

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