They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.
Study Helps
Interpretation
The threatenings of God's word press heavily upon the wicked, and are a sore burden, too heavy for them to bear. The persons brought together to lay Babylon waste, are called God's sanctified or appointed ones; designed for this service, and made able to do it.
Read with
This thought runs through Isaiah 13:1-5.