Yishayahu 13-14

Perek 13 opens the second section of the book of Yeshayahu which continues through perek 23 and primarily consists of prophecies addressed to Babylonia, Philistia, Moav and other non-Jewish nations. The majority of these prophecies describe destruction, but some prophecies of consolation are included as well. The first prophecy in perakim 13-14 addresses Babylonia and predicts the fall of the Median Empire and its monarch. Perek 13 opens with a description of the gathering of God’s army for war (2-5), moves to a description of those who fear war (6-18), and reveals the identity of Babylonia only at the end of the perek. Perek 14 includes a prophecy of consolation addressed to the Jewish people ,(1-2), is mainly dedicated to mocking the king of Babylonia (3-23) and concludes with a prophecy of destruction addressed to the Philistines (28-32).