15. Anyone caught by the enemy will be killed with a sword.
16. Everything in their houses will be stolen. Their wives will be raped, and their little children will be beaten to death while they watch.
17. The Lord says, “Look, I will cause the armies of Media to attack Babylon. Nothing will stop them, even if someone offers them gold and silver.
18. They will walk on the bows of the young soldiers of Babylon. The enemy soldiers will not show any kindness or mercy even to the babies and young children.