In contrast to the preceding judgment, the latter days will see the LORD's house established as the highest of mountains, with nations flowing to Zion for Torah and Jerusalem for the word of the LORD; He will judge between peoples, and nations will beat swords into plowshares, spears into pruning hooks, and learn war no more. Every person will sit under their own vine and fig tree with none to make them afraid, for the LORD of hosts has spoken. The lame and outcast will become a strong nation, and though Jerusalem now cries out in labor pains and must go forth to Babylon, there the LORD will redeem her from her enemies.
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Mount Zion
View on MapMount Zion originally referred to the fortified hill that David captured from the Jebusites, making it the City of David. Over time, the name expanded to include the Temple Mount and came to represent Jerusalem as a whole, and ultimately the dwelling place of God. In Scripture, Zion symbolizes God's chosen city, His people, and the heavenly Jerusalem. The prophets spoke of Zion as the place from which salvation would come and where God would reign forever.
Babylon
View on MapBabylon was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and took the Jews into exile here for 70 years. Daniel and his friends served in the Babylonian court. The Tower of Babel, where God confused human language, was built in this region. In Revelation, Babylon symbolizes worldly power opposed to God.
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Judgment AnnouncedChapters 1-2
Leaders CondemnedChapters 3
Future HopeChapters 4-5
Vision of Mount Zion's exaltation, ruler from Bethlehem, remnant preserved.
God's CaseChapters 6-7