What does Isaiah 13:17 mean?

Isaiah 13:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Isaiah 13:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.

15Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword.

16Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished.

17Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.

18Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.

19And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.

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