Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 8:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Isaiah 8:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria. the riches: or, he that is before the king of Assyria shall take away the riches, etc”
Isaiah 8:4 (KJV)
Historical Context for Isaiah 8:4
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Commentary on Isaiah 8:4
The prophecy's time marker is precise: before the child reaches early speech (12-24 months), Assyria would plunder Damascus and Samaria. This specificity demonstrates God's absolute sovereignty over historical events and timelines. The 'riches of Damascus and spoil of Samaria' represents total defeat—religious, economic, and political subjugation. Assyria served as God's instrument of judgment against nations threatening His people. This illustrates the Reformed doctrine that God governs all nations and uses even pagan empires to accomplish His purposes.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:4
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“neither having done anything good or bad”
“and went up to Samaria”
“that great city”
“and brought him tribute.”
“whom you said should be a prey”
“and against the people who anger me will I give him a charge to take the spoil and to take the prey”
“and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within sixty-five years Ephraim shall be broken in pieces”
“and took it”
“and choose the good.”
“and took Ijon”