Once again, the theme of Babylon’s judgment is intertwined with the redemption of the Lord’s people. The exiles are pictured fleeing form Babylon as the invasion comes. Their voice is heard in Zion as they declare the vengeance of the Lord our God, vengeance for his temple.
Babylon had destroyed the temple in Jerusalem, attacking the very center where the Lord’s people expressed their worship of him. This was supposed to show that Babylon and her gods had defeated Judah and her God. But now the Lord sets the record straight and punishes Babylon for her arrogance. The Lord’s people rejoice not just because of their vindication, but more importantly because the Lord vindicates his own name.
28 Ecoutez les cris des fuyards, de ceux qui se sauvent du pays de Babylone Pour annoncer dans Sion la vengeance de l'Eternel, notre Dieu, La vengeance de son temple!