14 And [a]it shall be as a chased Doe, and as a sheep that no man taketh up; every man shall turn to his own people, and flee each one to his own land.

15 Everyone that is found, shall be stricken through: and whosoever joineth himself, shall fall by the sword.

16 (A)Their [b]children also shall be broken in pieces before their eyes: their houses shall be spoiled; and their wives ravished.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 13:14 Meaning, the power of Babylon with their hired soldiers.
  2. Isaiah 13:16 This was not accomplished when Cyrus took Babylon, but after the death of Alexander the great.

14 Like a hunted(A) gazelle,
    like sheep without a shepherd,(B)
they will all return to their own people,
    they will flee(C) to their native land.(D)
15 Whoever is captured will be thrust through;
    all who are caught will fall(E) by the sword.(F)
16 Their infants(G) will be dashed to pieces before their eyes;
    their houses will be looted and their wives violated.(H)

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