Isaiah 14:3-6 - How the oppressor has come to an end

14:3,4

This again seems to be clearly looking forward, or rather looking beyond, the time when much of Israel was in exile in Babylon. During that time Israel was oppressed and forced to do hard labour.  But there would come a time when the Lord set them free from their oppression and suffering. When that happened the Israelites would sing a song rejoicing over their release and the downfall of Babylon.

14:5,6

These two verses sum up the way things work in the world. Evil nations and rulers do arise, and for a time they have power and seem to be able to do what they want. But we are promised that there will come a time when their power will be broken. If we look at history we see that this is indeed the case. Every kingdom falls. During their time of power these evil regimes treated people cruelly and relentlessly.