ISAIAH 13

JUDGMENT + WARNING TOWARDS BABYLON 

Over the next few chapters, Isaiah offers a series of speeches or oracles warning other nations. This first oracle speaks to Babylon, one of the most powerful nations in the world at the time.

God will use Babylon’s power and rebellion for His purposes by letting them overthrow Judah. After the Babylonians have served God’s purposes, Babylon will be overthrown by the Medes. God has authority over everything, even those who oppose Him and His people!