And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.
Wild animals will howl in Babylon's empty houses, and jackals will make their homes in what were once beautiful palaces. Babylon's time of judgment is coming soon, and its days will not be extended.
This verse is declaring that Babylon's complete destruction is imminent and inevitable - even its grandest buildings will become homes for wild animals.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the height of the Babylonian Empire's power, when they seemed invincible and had conquered many nations including Judah. Isaiah was prophesying that this mighty empire would fall and become so desolate that only wild animals would inhabit its once-magnificent structures. This prophecy was fulfilled when Babylon was conquered by the Medes and Persians in 539 BC.
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