Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 15:1 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Isaiah 15:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 15 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Prophecy Against Moab
“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; brought: or, cut off”
Isaiah 15:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 15:1
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. The Hebrew word massa (burden/oracle) introduces divine judgment pronouncements. Moab, descended from Lot's incestuous union (Genesis 19:30-37), maintained a complex relationship with Israel—sometimes ally, often adversary. The repetitive structure "in the night...laid waste" emphasizes sudden, unexpected devastation. Ar and Kir, Moab's principal cities, represent the nation's strength and pride. Their simultaneous destruction "in th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 15:1
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“the God of Israel: Woe to Nebo! for it is laid waste; Kiriathaim is disappointed”
“a flame from the city of Sihon. It has devoured Ar of Moab”
“Behold”
“and the children of Ammon will obey them.”
“even like straw is trodden down in the water of the dunghill.”
“In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.”
“and my inward parts for Kir Heres.”
“utterly stricken.”
“and the insults of the children of Ammon”