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Isaiah 15

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1The burden of Moab. For in a night, Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nothing. For in a night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nothing. 2They have gone up to Bayith, and to Dibon, to the high places, to weep. Moab wails over Nebo and over Medeba. Baldness is on all of their heads. Every beard is cut off. 3In their streets, they clothe themselves in sackcloth. In their streets and on their housetops, everyone wails, weeping abundantly. 4Heshbon cries out with Elealeh. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud. Their souls tremble within them. 5My heart cries out for Moab! Her nobles flee to Zoar, to Eglath Shelishiyah; for they go up by the ascent of Luhith with weeping; for on the way to Horonaim, they raise up a cry of destruction. 6For the waters of Nimrim will be desolate; for the grass has withered away, the tender grass fails, there is no green thing. 7Therefore they will carry away the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have stored up, over the brook of the willows. 8For the cry has gone around the borders of Moab, its wailing to Eglaim, and its wailing to Beer Elim. 9For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more on Dimon, a lion on those of Moab who escape, and on the remnant of the land.

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Isaiah Chapter 15 presents a prophetic lament concerning the destruction of #Moab, a nation located east of Israel. The chapter begins with a declaration of the burden against Moab, highlighting the devastation that will come upon its cities, particularly #Kir of Moab. The inhabitants are depicted as fleeing to the high places and weeping, as their once prosperous land faces ruin due to the impending judgment from God. This chapter emphasizes the seriousness of divine retribution against nations that oppose His will and the consequences of their idolatry and pride.

The chapter continues to describe the deep sorrow and mourning of the Moabites, as they are depicted as crying out in anguish over their losses. The imagery of their lamentation is vivid, illustrating the depth of their despair as they face the consequences of their actions. The text also reflects on the futility of their attempts to seek refuge or assistance from their gods, emphasizing that true help comes only from the Lord. This chapter serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to bring judgment upon those who turn away from Him, reinforcing the call for repentance and reliance on the one true God.

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  1. Jeremiah 48:36v5Jeremiah 48:36 expresses the prophet's lament for Moab, echoing Isaiah 15:5 where the heart of the prophet cries out for Moab, highlighting the sorrow over Moab's destruction.
  2. Ezekiel 25:8v1Ezekiel 25:8 speaks against Moab, similar to Isaiah 15:1, which prophesies the destruction of Moab. Both passages emphasize God's sovereignty and judgment over nations.

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