Isaiah 23:7
The Scripture
(7) Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet predicts that the kingdom of Babylon will fall, its capital Jerusalem will be desolate, and the people will be left in poverty and hunger. He also says that the land will be a place of famine and that the people will be like a broken vessel. The message is that God is bringing judgment and restoration to Israel.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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