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cause them to listen ... cause them to listen

This phrase is repeated to emphasize the importance of the command.

Lift up a signal

"Put up a sign"

Babylon is taken

"Babylon is conquered"

Bel is made ashamed. Marduk is dismayed. Its idols are put to shame; its images are dismayed

These lines emphasize that Yahweh has disgraced the gods of Babylon.

Bel ... Marduk

These are two names for the chief god of Babylon.