March 14 – Babylon Judged – Isaiah 13:1-5
The prophet sees over one hundred years in the future. Prophecy has both a short and long view. He sees the Babylonian empire being destroyed. When God is finished using a pagan people, he judges them for what they do to others. The city is going to become a bare hilltop. The gates where the nobles gather will be destroyed.
Warrior have been summoned for battle to carry out he Lord’s wrath and they will rejoice in their triumph. The once mighty Babylon is being humbled. The noise of the army will shake the mountains. There will be an uproar as the nations gather. The Lord almighty is mustering an army for war. They come from lands far away and from the ends of heaven. The Lord is judging Babylon and his intent is to destroy the whole country. Babylon is paying back for the many sins they committed against Israel and Judah.
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