Babylon which seemed so powerful and all dominant will fall. Their are echoes of this in Revelation when it talks about the fall of Babylon, which in that book is representing the Roman Empire.
Babylon was honoured, feared and respected by all, but she would be subject to utter disgrace. The only reason that Babylon had been able to accumulate such power was that God had allowed her to. He was using her as an instrument of judgement against Israel for her disobedience. Note also that Babylon is criticised for showing no mercy. Even though she was executing judgement on a people who deserved judgement, she should still have shown mercy.
Babylon became enchanted by her own power, considering herself invincible. We see this pattern again and again in history, both in terms of nations, but in all sorts of other organisations. Her downfall would be sudden and without remedy. None of her wisdom or methods would be any use in saving her from the coming attack.
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