Chapter 13 – FAMILIA MUNDIAL
1 [2] To them: the Medes (⇒ Isaiah 13:17) and Persians, who would destroy Babylon. Gates of the volunteers: the mustering places of Babylon’s enemies for war against her.
2 [3] Dedicated soldiers: in the sense that they will wage a «holy war» and carry out God’s plan.
3 [6-8] Day of the LORD: described often in prophetical writings, it generally signified the coming of the Lord in power and majesty to destroy his enemies and inaugurate his kingdom. Here it refers to the overthrow of Babylon. The figures used convey the idea of horror and destruction. Read together ⇒ Isaiah 13:6-8, ⇒ 14-16.
4 [12] Ophir: cf note to ⇒ Psalm 45:9.
5 [21] Satyrs: in the popular mind, demons of goatlike form dwelling in ruins, symbols of immorality; cf ⇒ Lev 17:7.