She will never be
inhabited
or lived in through all
generations;
no Arab will pitch his tent
there,
no shepherd will rest his flocks
there.
Isaiah 13:20
Footnote:
Even before Babylon became a world
power, Isaiah prophesied that, though it would shine for a while, Babylon's
destruction would be so complete that the land would never again be inhabited.
Babylon, in present-day Iraq, still lies in utter ruin, buried under mounds of
dirt and sand.
The Lord will have compassion on
Jacob;
once again he will choose
Israel
and will settle them in their own
land.
Aliens will join
them
and unite with the house of
Jacob.
Isaiah 14:1
Footnote:
A prominent theme in Isaiah is that
aliens (non-Israelites) would join the returning Israelites. God's intention
was that through his faithful people all the world would be blessed (Genesis
12:3). Through the family of David, the whole world could be saved by Christ.
We must not limit God's love to our own people. God loves the whole
world.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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