Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 16:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Isaiah 16:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 16 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Moab's Devastation
“Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion. Sela: or, Petra: Heb. A rock”
Isaiah 16:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 16:1
The plea to "send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land" represents Moab's tribute offering to Judah, seeking political protection and refuge. The Hebrew kar (lamb) likely refers to the required tribute—Moab's economy centered on sheep-rearing (2 Kings 3:4 mentions Moab's king rendering 100,000 lambs annually). "From Sela to the wilderness unto the mount of the daughter of Zion" traces the tribute route from Petra (Edom/Moab border) through wilderness to Jerusalem. This reverses Moab's historical pride—seeking help from Israel/Judah whom they despised. The address to "ruler of the land" acknowl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 16:1
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“and of one hundred thousand rams.”
“the hill of Jerusalem.”
“and took Sela by war”
“and measured them with the line”
“rams”
“with the villages that Kedar inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing. Let them shout from the top of the mountains!”
“tower of the flock”