1. This is a message about Babylon, which Isaiah son of Amoz received from God.
2. On the top of a barren hill raise the battle flag! Shout to the soldiers and raise your arm as the signal for them to attack the gates of the proud city.
3. The Lord has called out his proud and confident soldiers to fight a holy war and punish those he is angry with.
4. Listen to the noise on the mountains — the sound of a great crowd of people, the sound of nations and kingdoms gathering. The Lord of Armies is preparing his troops for battle.