Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.
Look, I will stir up the Medes to attack them. These warriors won't be interested in silver, and gold won't tempt them at all.
God is saying He will use the Medes as His instrument of judgment against Babylon, and these warriors can't be bought off with bribes.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC, delivering messages of God's judgment on powerful nations like Babylon as a warning to his people. The Medes were an ancient group from the region of modern-day Iran, known for their military prowess and eventual alliance with the Persians in conquering Babylon around 539 BC. In this verse, God declares that He will rouse the Medes to act against Babylon, emphasizing that they will not be tempted by riches like silver or gold.
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