Isaiah 15:1-9 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence… The seizing of them laid the whole country open, and made all the wealth of it an easy prey to the victorious army. 1. Great changes, and very dismal ones, may be made in a very little time. Here are two cities lost in a night, though that is the time of quietness. Let us, therefore, lie down as those who know not what a night may bring forth. 2. As the country feeds the cities, so the cities protect the country, and neither can say to the other, "I have no need of thee." ( M. Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; |
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