2:1 Here is the message about Judah and Jerusalem 1 that was revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz. 2
13:1 3 This is a message about Babylon that God revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz: 4
1 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
2 tn Heb “the word which Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.”
3 sn Isa 13-23 contains a series of judgment oracles against various nations. It is likely that Israel, not the nations mentioned, actually heard these oracles. The oracles probably had a twofold purpose. For those leaders who insisted on getting embroiled in international politics, these oracles were a reminder that Judah need not fear foreign nations or seek international alliances for security reasons. For the righteous remnant within the nation, these oracles were a reminder that Israel’s God was indeed the sovereign ruler of the earth, worthy of his people’s trust.
4 tn Heb “The message [traditionally, “burden”] [about] Babylon which Isaiah son of Amoz saw.”