The Medes; under whom he comprehends the Persians, who were their neighbours and confederates in this expedition. They shall not delight in it; which is to be understood comparatively. They shall more eagerly pursue the destruction of the people than the getting of spoil; whereby it shall appear that they are only the executioners of my vengeance against them; they will accept no ransom to save their lives.
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Isaiah 13:17
17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.