Key Figures — Isaiah 15

2 figures

1. Moab

   Nation under judgment in Isaiah's prophecy.

   Moab is the subject of Isaiah's oracle, facing devastation and lamentation due to God's judgment. The chapter describes the mourning and desolation that will come upon Moab's cities and people.

   Related passages

   • Genesis 19:36-37 (Origin of Moab through Lot's descendants)
   • Numbers 22-24 (Moab's interaction with Balaam)
   • Isaiah 16 (Continuation of the prophecy against Moab)

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2. Ar and Kir

   Cities of Moab mentioned in the prophecy.

   Ar and Kir are significant cities in Moab that are specifically mentioned as places of lamentation and destruction in Isaiah's prophecy.

   Related passages

   • Numbers 21:28 (Ar as a city of Moab)
   • 2 Kings 16:9 (Kir as a place of exile)

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