Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 13:17 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Isaiah 13:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 13 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.”
Isaiah 13:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 13:17
'Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.' God explicitly names the instrument of judgment: the Medes (later allied with Persians under Cyrus). Remarkably, these conquerors cannot be bribed—they don't regard silver or delight in gold. Their motivation isn't plunder but conquest and possibly divine destiny (Cyrus saw himself as Marduk's chosen servant, unknowingly fulfilling Yahweh's plan). When God's judgment comes, normal human motivations and deterrents (bribery, tribute) fail. Divine purposes override econom...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 13:17
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“to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of Yahweh”
“and given to the Medes and Persians.”
“blow the trumpet among the nations”
“behold”
“and the destroyer destroys. Go up”
“I have called my mighty men for my anger”
“For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.”