Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
Ver. 1. Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst,] scil., Of the land of Chaldea, in the royal seat and centre of that great monarchy.
A destroying wind.] a Blasting and boisterous. See Jeremiah 4:11,12 .
a Ventum pestilentem. - Vulg, υβριστας. - Septuag.