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Isaiah 13:1

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The Lord Will Judge Babylon

13:1 1 This is a message about Babylon that God revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz: 2 

Isaiah 17:1

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The Lord Will Judge Damascus

17:1 Here is a message about Damascus:

“Look, Damascus is no longer a city,

it is a heap of ruins!

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[13:1]  1 sn Isa 13-23 contains a series of judgment oracles against various nations. It is likely that Israel, not the nations mentioned, actually heard these oracles. The oracles probably had a twofold purpose. For those leaders who insisted on getting embroiled in international politics, these oracles were a reminder that Judah need not fear foreign nations or seek international alliances for security reasons. For the righteous remnant within the nation, these oracles were a reminder that Israel’s God was indeed the sovereign ruler of the earth, worthy of his people’s trust.

[13:1]  2 tn Heb “The message [traditionally, “burden”] [about] Babylon which Isaiah son of Amoz saw.”



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