Isa 14:4 | MHM | STEP | The Doom of the King of Babylon This section describes the downfall of the king of Babylon, who was a great enemy and oppressor of God’s people. When God gives Israel rest from their sufferings, they will sing a song of triumph over Babylon and its king. The prophecy is not only about the historical kings of Babylon, like Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, but also points to the end of all proud and cruel enemies who oppose God and His people. The passage is both a warning to the proud and a comfort to those who are oppressed. v. 4 : The people of Israel are told they will take up a proverb, or a taunting song, against the king of Babylon. Babylon is called the "golden city" because it was rich and glorious. But now, the city and its king will be brought down. The king is called an oppressor who ruled the nations harshly and made them afraid. His fall will be a cause for rejoicing among all those he oppressed .

‏ Isaiah 14:4

The Doom of the King of Babylon

This section describes the downfall of the king of Babylon, who was a great enemy and oppressor of God’s people. When God gives Israel rest from their sufferings, they will sing a song of triumph over Babylon and its king. The prophecy is not only about the historical kings of Babylon, like Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, but also points to the end of all proud and cruel enemies who oppose God and His people. The passage is both a warning to the proud and a comfort to those who are oppressed.

v. 4: The people of Israel are told they will take up a proverb, or a taunting song, against the king of Babylon. Babylon is called the "golden city" because it was rich and glorious. But now, the city and its king will be brought down. The king is called an oppressor who ruled the nations harshly and made them afraid. His fall will be a cause for rejoicing among all those he oppressed .