Read Isaiah 13.1-22. In 13.1-22: The overthrow of Babylon. In verses 1-22: It is a surprise that Babylon, rather than Assyria, is the great oppressing power to be punished for its excesses and cruelties. The reason lies in the importance of Baylon for the structure of the book. Chs. 40-55 reflect the period of Babylon imperial control over the nations dealt with in chs. 13-23. Reference to the attacking Medes (v. 17) points to this fierce prophecy as a forewarning of the defeat of Babylon in 538 BCE, later anticipated so eagerly in chs. 46-47. Judah's bitter sufferings at the hand of Babylon explain the vengeful spirit in vv. 14-16 and the longing that such a great kingdom should become a perpetual ruin (vv. 20-11). Comments or Questions..
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