the wild beasts] Heb. Iim. desolate houses] Or, palaces. her time is neer] It shall not be long, before this judgement be put in execution. vers. 6. It was not till about some 200. yeers after this prophecie, that Bablyon was surprised, sacked, and ruined by Cyrus. But besides that, what may seem long to man, is short with God. James 5:8-9. 2 Peter 3:8. Psalms 90:4. This is by the Prophet said, as speaking to those in the captivitie; for whose comfort and support especially this was delivered, and left by him upon record.