I have commanded my consecrated ones; yes, I have called my mighty men for my anger, even my proudly exulting ones.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Isaiah 13:3 in context
Isaiah 13:1–6
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The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.
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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.
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I have commanded my consecrated ones; yes, I have called my mighty men for my anger, even my proudly exulting ones.
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The noise of a multitude is in the mountains, as of a great people; the noise of an uproar of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together! The LORD of Armies is mustering the army for the battle.
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They come from a far country, from the uttermost part of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.
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Wail, for the LORD’s day is at hand! It will come as destruction from the Almighty.
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