Revelation 18: Lament For Babylon

Whatever happens to "Babylon," it isn't going to be pretty.  How does the Bible describe her destruction?

• Babylon's destruction is complete.  She is fallen; her streets are filled with demons, evil spirits and unclean birds.
• Babylon's destruction is fast.  Again and again, we hear that it is over in an hour.
• Babylon's destruction is not meant for Christians.  God's people are called out of her in verse 4.
• Babylon's destruction will be mourned by those who have profited from her: merchants and sea captains.
• Babylon's destruction involves the loss of great wealth.  The financial ruin is thorough (verse 17) and extensive (verses 22-23).
• Babylon's destruction is just.  Even those who mourn for her (and their lost wages) agree that she got what was coming to her (verse 20).
• Babylon's destruction is lasting.  The final pronouncements include the words "never again" in reflecting on people and activities that are usually found in cities (verses 21-23).