Isaiah 13:1

¹ This is a message about Babylon that God revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz: ² 

Isa 1:1; Isa 14:4-23; Isa 14:28; Isa 15:1; Isa 17:1; Isa 19:1; Isa 21:1,11,13; Isa 21:1-10; Isa 22:1,25; Isa 23:1; Isa 43:14; Isa 44:1,2; Isa 47:1-15; Jer 23:33-38; Jer 25:12-26; Jer 50:1-51:23; Eze 12:10; Da 5:28-6:28; Na 1:1; Hab 1:1; Zec 9:1; Zec 12:1; Mal 1:1; Re 17:1-18:24

¹ 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.

² tn Heb “The message [traditionally, “burden”] [about] Babylon which Isaiah son of Amoz saw.”