Outline of the Book of Isaiah

The meaning is that Babylon was apparently judged to be a place of desolation. Babylon was viewed as a treacherous man and destroyer (21:2). The demise of Babylon would come at the hands of Elam and Media (21:2). The “grievous vision” of Babylon caused Isaiah to tremble in fear and to be filled with anguish for the sure loss of life (21:3-4). ................
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