Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 17:2 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 17:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 17 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.”
Isaiah 17:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 17:2
The cities of Aroer (likely referring to cities in the region) are forsaken, becoming pastures for flocks that lie down undisturbed. This vivid image depicts urban centers reverting to pastoral landscape—walls that once protected citizens now shelter only sheep. The phrase 'none shall make them afraid' emphasizes complete desolation; typically shepherds feared bandits or wild animals, but here total depopulation means even flocks graze safely. This agricultural reversal illustrates judgment's thoroughness—civilization replaced by pastoral simplicity. Theologically, it demonstrates that human g...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 17:2
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“and for the animals of the earth; and none shall frighten them away.”
“and the children of Ammon a resting place for flocks: and you shall know that I am Yahweh.”
“which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon”
“and Ataroth”
“But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it.”
“with cottages for shepherds and folds for flocks.”
“stand by the way”
“which is by the valley of the Arnon”
“shall be for briers and thorns.”
“and strangers will eat the ruins of the rich.”