All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house—the contrast between the graves of other kings, who lie in magnificence and honor, and the fate of the Babylon king who will be cast out unburied. The statement that all other kings retain their dignity in death suggests that the Babylon king alone is denied this minimal honor. This verse emphasizes the unique dishonor of the Babylon king's judgment.

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