God comforted the captive Jews in Babylon that He was superior to idols by nature, by fulfilled prophecy, and by righteous salvation. While Persia would carry Babylon's idols away, God carries His people from birth to old age.

God comforted the captive Jews in Babylon that He was superior to idols by nature, by fulfilled prophecy, and by righteous salvation. While Persia would carry Babylon's idols away, God carries His people from birth to old age.

God mocked Babylon as a virgin daughter to be disgraced by the Persians and as a lady doomed to widowhood and loss of children. God would destroy Babylon for her sorcery and witchcraft. Her satanic advisors would not stop Him at all.

God mocked Babylon as a virgin daughter to be disgraced by the Persians and as a lady doomed to widowhood and loss of children. God would destroy Babylon for her sorcery and witchcraft. Her satanic advisors would not stop Him at all.

God comforted Israel that He had great things in store for them. He ridiculed the folly of idolatry and explained He blinded such men. He had forgiven Israel and would send Cyrus to save them from Babylon to fulfill prophecies of their return.

God comforted Israel that He had great things in store for them. He ridiculed the folly of idolatry and explained He blinded such men. He had forgiven Israel and would send Cyrus to save them from Babylon to fulfill prophecies of their return.

God comforted Israel that He had great things in store for them. He ridiculed the folly of idolatry and explained He blinded such men. He had forgiven Israel and would send Cyrus to save them from Babylon to fulfill prophecies of their return.

God promised Cyrus and Israel He would use Cyrus for His glory to restore His people to Jerusalem. He declared His sovereign rule over all men, and though His work was not always seen, He would eradicate idolatry for His own final glory.

God promised Cyrus and Israel He would use Cyrus for His glory to restore His people to Jerusalem. He declared His sovereign rule over all men, and though His work was not always seen, He would eradicate idolatry for His own final glory.

God promised Israel He would save them from Babylon; He would exchange others for them. He would regather them as a nation and prove He was the only God. They deserved the captivity, but He would save them for His own sake.