The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle.
Listen! There's the sound of a huge crowd in the mountains, like a massive army of people. It's the loud, chaotic noise of kingdoms and nations gathering together. The LORD of armies is assembling his forces for battle.
God is gathering a mighty army from many nations to carry out his judgment, and the sound of their preparation echoes through the mountains like thunder.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century BC when Babylon was rising as a dominant world power. This verse is part of a prophecy about God's judgment against Babylon, describing how he would use the Medes and Persians as his instruments of justice. The 'LORD of hosts' was a common title emphasizing God's command over heavenly and earthly armies.
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