48:14 All of you, gather together and listen!
Who among them 1 announced these things?
The Lord’s ally 2 will carry out his desire against Babylon;
he will exert his power against the Babylonians. 3
48:15 I, I have spoken –
yes, I have summoned him;
I lead him and he will succeed. 4
1 sn This probably refers to the idol gods (see v. 5).
2 tn Or “friend,” or “covenant partner.”
3 tn Heb “and his arm [against] the Babylonians.”
4 tn Heb “and his way will be prosperous.”