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Isaiah 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Isaiah 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
A Sign Against Egypt and Cush
“In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;”
Isaiah 20:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 20:1
In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it. Precise historical reference grounds the prophecy: Tartan (Assyrian military commander title, not personal name) conquered Ashdod (Philistine city) under Sargon II's orders. Archaeological validation: Sargon's annals record this 712-711 BCE campaign. This demonstrates biblical prophecy's historical reliability—not mythology but rooted in verifiable events. Ashdod's conquest was part of Assyrian suppression of anti-Assyrian rebellion encouraged by Egypt. The context explains...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 20:1
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“they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool”
“behold”
“for Gaza one”
“and they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod.”
“and all the kings of the land of the Uz”
“and him who holds the scepter from Ashkelon; and I will turn my hand against Ekron; and the remnant of the Philistines will perish”