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Isaiah 22:9 Cross-References

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Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.

Isaiah 22:9 (KJV)

Historical Context for Isaiah 22:9

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Davidson of Jesse (RUT 4:17), King of Israel (2SA 5:3)

Commentary on Isaiah 22:9

Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many—Jerusalem's walls had breaches (בְּדֶקֶת, bedeqet, breaks/gaps) requiring repair. The city of David refers to the original fortress Jerusalem, the oldest fortified section. The phrase "they are many" shows extensive damage or vulnerability.And ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool (וְאֶת־מֵימֵי הַבְּרֵכָה הַתַּחְתּוֹנָה קִבַּצְתֶּם, ve'et-meimei haberekhah hatachtonah qibbatstem)—water security was crucial for siege survival. The "lower pool" was likely part of Jerusalem's complex water system. Gathering/collec...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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