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Isaiah 23:13 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Isaiah 23:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 23 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin.”
Isaiah 23:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 23:13
Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not—The Chaldeans (כַּשְׂדִּים, Kasdim) were relative newcomers to power. The phrase 'was not' (lo hayah) means they were insignificant, not a recognized nation. Till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness—This historical note is debated: some see it as Assyria founding what would become Babylon's power; others as Assyria's attempt to settle nomadic Aramean tribes. Either way, the point is clear: upstart Chaldeans, recently organized, now destroy ancient Tyre.They set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces ther...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 23:13
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“behold”
“and lived in Haran. From there”
“the rod of my anger”
“neither does his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy”
“in Ur of the Chaldees.”
“there came also another”
“They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.”
“who took Manasseh in chains”
“and Shimshai the scribe”
“and from Cuthah”