1)

Why does it say "[Al Ken] Shamayim Argiz"?

1.

Rashi (from Tanchuma Beshalach 13): All the Heavenly legions will be agitated when I make the Sar of (angel appointed over) Bavel fall. Hashem takes payment from the nations only after He takes payment from their Sarim - "Yifkod Hashem Al Tzeva ha'Marom ba'Marom" (14:21), and afterwards on kings of the land; "Eich Nafalta mi'Shamayim Heilel ben Shachar", and afterwards "Nigdata la'Aretz Cholesh Al Goyim" (14:12). Also here, first I will agitate Shamayim, and afterwards the land will tremble, due to the report of its fall; people will be astounded.

2.

Radak: It is a metaphor, as if Shamayim will be agitated and the land will tremble due to the great evil that comes on Bavel. No sum of money can save them from the sword (12).

3.

Malbim: When I punish Bavel for those whom they killed (12), I will uproot also their source and Mazal above. Via agitating Shamayim, which surrounds the land, automatically the land will tremble

2)

Why does it mention "Evrah" and "Charon Af"?

1.

Malbim: Refer to 13:9:2:1.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

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