“Thou Shalt Take Up This Proverb against the King of Babylon”

K. Douglas Bassett

Isa. 14:4-8; D&C 88:110

“These verses begin the taunt-song aimed at the once-powerful king of Babylon. Even the trees rejoice in the demise of this once-powerful king. Although the historical context of these verses is couched in ancient Babylon, the application extends to the latter days as well. It could apply to the ultimate removal of any wicked leader, particularly Satan. He will be bound at the commencement of the Millennium, reducing him to the role of a powerless prisoner for one thousand years (see D&C 88:110).” (Hoyt W. Brewster, Jr., Isaiah Plain and Simple, pp. 136-137)

Latter-Day Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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