Isa 13:6 | MHM | STEP | The Doom of Babylon This passage describes the terrible destruction and chaos that will come to Babylon when the Medes and Persians attack. People who once felt safe are now told to cry out and mourn. God’s judgment will be sudden and fierce, showing that it is a serious thing to face His anger. v. 6 : The people are told to howl and lament because the day of the Lord is near. This “day” means a time when God punishes Babylon for its sins. God’s anger will be strong, like a cruel storm. Those who hurt God’s people will now face His justice ( Howl ye; for the day of the Lord is at hand ,; see also Psalm 37:13 ).

‏ Isaiah 13:6

The Doom of Babylon

This passage describes the terrible destruction and chaos that will come to Babylon when the Medes and Persians attack. People who once felt safe are now told to cry out and mourn. God’s judgment will be sudden and fierce, showing that it is a serious thing to face His anger.

v. 6: The people are told to howl and lament because the day of the Lord is near. This “day” means a time when God punishes Babylon for its sins. God’s anger will be strong, like a cruel storm. Those who hurt God’s people will now face His justice (Howl ye; for the day of the Lord is at hand,; see also Psalm 37:13 ^a).