Isa 13:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22 : The prophecy says, Her time is near to come (Isaiah 13:22 ). This showed the people of Israel that Babylon’s fall would happen soon, even if it took many years. When the Israelites were suffering and being mocked by their captors (Isaiah 13:11 ), God wanted them to know that Babylon’s proud days would soon end. When God decided to punish Babylon, He would finish His work quickly. This is like the judgment against the spiritual Babylon in the New Testament: In one hour has her judgment come (Revelation 18:10 ).

‏ Isaiah 13:22

v. 22: The prophecy says, Her time is near to come (Isaiah 13:22 ^a). This showed the people of Israel that Babylon’s fall would happen soon, even if it took many years. When the Israelites were suffering and being mocked by their captors (Isaiah 13:11 ^b), God wanted them to know that Babylon’s proud days would soon end. When God decided to punish Babylon, He would finish His work quickly. This is like the judgment against the spiritual Babylon in the New Testament: In one hour has her judgment come (Revelation 18:10 ^c).