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Isaiah 36:12 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Isaiah 36:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 36 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung , and drink their own piss with you?”
Isaiah 36:12 (KJV)
Historical Context for Isaiah 36:12
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Commentary on Isaiah 36:12
Rabshakeh's graphic response about people eating their own dung and drinking their own urine depicts siege horror. He explicitly states his message targets the common people on the wall who will suffer siege deprivation. This crude psychological warfare aims to create panic and civilian pressure on Hezekiah to surrender. The tactic reveals Satan's methodology—targeting the vulnerable with worst-case scenarios to induce fear. Rabshakeh shows contempt for diplomatic protocol, exposing Assyria's brutal arrogance.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 36:12
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“and you will eat the flesh of your daughters.”
“Has my master sent me to your master”
“Son of man”
“the flesh of your sons and of your daughters”
“in the siege and in the distress”
“they besieged it”
“stricken through”
“and be hungry; and he will eat on the left hand”