Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword.
Everyone who is found will be pierced through with weapons; and everyone who joins with them will be killed by the sword.
This verse warns that everyone caught in Babylon's judgment will face violent death, including those who ally themselves with the doomed city.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC, delivering messages from God about judgment on various nations, including Babylon, which was a rising empire known for its pride and oppression. This verse is part of a broader oracle in Isaiah 13 that predicts the violent fall of Babylon, which historically occurred in 539 BC when the Persian Empire conquered it under Cyrus the Great. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern context of warfare and divine retribution as understood in Israelite prophecy.
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