Mark this; I have spoken, and I will bring it about.”​—Isa. 46:9-11, New English Bible.

Babylon’s subsequent overthrow was declared in advance. In that case, even the name of the conqueror, Cyrus (a Persian), was foretold​—by name—​more than a century before he was born.​—Isa. 44:28; 45:1; Ezra 1:1-4; Jer. 25:11, 12.