THe LORD] The reason, why God will hasten the destruction of Babylon: Chap. 13. 22. for the deliverance of his people. mercy on Jacob] Psalms 102:13. Zechariah 1:16. and Zechariah 2:12. the strangers] The Gentiles, Ephesians 2:12. shall joyn themselves to Gods Church. Psalms 47:9. Chap. 2. 3. and 44. 5. and 60. 3. Zechariah 2:10-11.