The second part of the Book of Isaiah sometimes called Oracles against the Nations (OAN). In these chapters we find 10 speeches of Yahweh directed to different countries/territories.
1. Ch. 13 - 14 - Babylon
2. Ch. 15 - 16 - Moab
3. Ch. 17 - Damask (Syria)
4. Ch. 18 - 20 - Cush (Ethiopia) and Egypt
5. Ch. 21:1-10 - Wilderness of the sea
6. Ch. 21:11-12 - Dumah (possible word-play on Edom)
7. Ch. 21:13-17 - Arabia
8. Ch. 22 - the valley of vision
9. Ch. 23 - Tyre
10. Ch. 24 - 27 - Re-creation of the whole earth.
Sometimes it is difficult to identify the addressee. For example, 21:1-10 can be a return to Babylon (cp. v. 9).
Also it is interesting to notice the structure of the last unit (ch. 24 - 27):
A. 24:1-9 - judgement over land
B. 24-10 - 25:5 - judgement over city
C. 25:6-12 - judgement and restoration of the Mountain
B'. 26:1-21 - restored city
A'. 27:1-11 - restoration of the land
Conclusion: 27:12-13 - restoration of the land, Jerusalem and the mountain.
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