Isaiah 21:15 Meaning
For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.
Context Explained
13The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
14The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
15For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.
16For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
17And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 21:26
Jesus describes a time of fear and distress among nations.
Revelation 6:15
The imagery of fleeing from war is echoed in the end times.
Source: Isaiah 21:15