Key Figures — Isaiah 16

3 figures

Moab
Nation under judgment and seeking refuge.
Moab is depicted as a nation in distress, seeking refuge and counsel from Judah amidst impending judgment. The chapter highlights Moab's pride and the resulting desolation.
Related passages
Daughter of Zion
Symbolic representation of Judah as a place of refuge.
The Daughter of Zion is called to provide shelter and counsel to the Moabite refugees, symbolizing a place of safety and righteousness.
Related passages
- Isaiah Chapter 1 (Daughter of Zion as a symbol of Jerusalem)
- Psalm 9:14 (Zion as a place of refuge)
The Messiah
Future ruler and source of justice.
The prophecy alludes to a future ruler from the house of David who will establish justice and righteousness, pointing to the Messianic hope.
Related passages
- Isaiah Chapter 9 (Prophecy of the Messiah)
- Isaiah Chapter 11 (The righteous reign of the Branch from Jesse)

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