Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 22:2 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Isaiah 22:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 22 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city: thy slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle.”
Isaiah 22:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 22:2
The city is full of tumult and revelry—ironically inappropriate given the crisis. This 'joyous city' characterized by celebration now experiences chaos. The slain aren't killed by sword (honorable military death) but by famine, disease, siege conditions. This distinguishes deaths of attrition from deaths in battle—the former being more shameful and prolonged suffering. The description captures siege reality: trapped population experiencing gradual deterioration rather than quick military defeat. This demonstrates judgment's sometimes-prolonged nature—not always swift but grinding, exhausting. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 22:2
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“on all the houses of joy in the joyous city.”
“whose antiquity is of ancient days”
“Yahweh”
“then”
“behold”
“the Lord”
“He who remains in this city shall die by the sword”
“in the ninth day of the month”
“stricken through”
“'He will not come to this city”