Isaiah 22:16
The Scripture
(16) What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that graveth an habitation for himself in a rock?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet condemns the wicked king of Judah for his cruelty and injustice, describing how he oppresses the poor and misleads the people. He also speaks of the impending judgment that will come upon the nation because of their rebellion. The overall theme is God’s warning against corrupt leadership and the consequences of sin.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 52:5Micah 2:10Isaiah 14:18II Samuel 18:18II Chronicles 16:14Job 3:14Matthew 27:60
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