Isaiah 13:3

"Set up a banner on the bare mountain! Lift up your voice to them! Wave your hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles."

Key Reflection

In Isaiah 13:3, God commands His people to raise a banner and call out, symbolizing His initiative in gathering nations for judgment or deliverance. This action underscores His sovereignty and the proactive role He takes in historical events, inviting both judgment and salvation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I have commanded -This is the language of God in reference to those who were about to destroy Babylon. “He” claimed the control and direction of all their movements; and though the command was not understood by “them” as coming from him, yet it was by his direction, and in accordance with his plan (compare the notes atIsaiah 10:7;Isaiah 45:5-6). The “command” was not given by the prophets, or by an audible voice; but it was his secret purpose and direction that led them to this enterprise. My sanctified ones -The Medes and Persians; not called ‘sanctified because they were holy, but because they were set apart by the divine intention and purpose to accomplish this.

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