Jehovah Humbles an Arrogant City- Chapter Fourteen

THE prophetic book of Isaiah was written in the eighth century B.C.E. against the background of the Assyrian invasion of the Promised Land. As has been seen in previous chapters of this book, Isaiah foretells with remarkable accuracy the course that events will take.  However, the book looks beyond the time of Assyrian ascendancy.  It foretells the  return of Jehovah's covenant people from exile in many lands including Shinar, the location of Babylon.  (Isaiah 11:11) In Isaiah chapter 13, we find a remarkable prophecy that upon fulfillment will open the way for such a return.  This prophecy is introduced with these words: "The pronouncement against Babylon that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw in vision." -Isaiah 13:1.

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From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, 2000