Babylonia's Arrogance
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Yishayahu 13-14
Matan Al HaPerek
Rabbi David SabatoPerek 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).
Yeshayahu 46-47 - Matan Al HaPerek
Rabbi David SabatoChapter 46 describes the destruction of the Babylonian idols following Koresh's conquest of Babylonia. Chapter 47 discusses the political downfall of Babylonia and includes a prophecy of destruction and scorn for "Maiden Babylonia." This prophecy foresees Babylonia's fall from an exalted height-the biggest empire in the world- to the lowest possible position.