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Isaiah 21:13
13The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must spend the night, Caravans of Dedanites.
Isaiah 21:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
- New International Version (NIV)A prophecy against Arabia: You caravans of Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia,
- English Standard Version (ESV)The oracle concerning Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia you will lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The burden against Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, O you traveling companies of Dedanites.
Context of Isaiah 21:13
11The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Dumah (Edom): Someone keeps calling to me from Seir (Edom), “Watchman, what is left of the night [of Assyrian oppression]? Watchman, what is left of the night? [How long until morning?]” 12The watchman says, “The morning comes [only briefly], but also [comes] the night [of Babylonian oppression]. If you would ask [of me then], ask [again, if Edom really wishes to know]; Come back again.” The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must spend the night, Caravans of Dedanites. 14Bring water for the thirsty [Dedanites], O inhabitants of the land of Tema [in Arabia]; Meet the fugitive with bread. 15For they have fled from the swords, From the drawn sword, from the bent bow And from the press of battle and grief of war.
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מַשָּׂ֖א בַּעְרָ֑ב בַּיַּ֤עַר בַּעְרַב֙ תָּלִ֔ינוּ אֹֽרְח֖וֹת דְּדָנִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Isaiah 21:13
- 1 Kings 10:15besides the taxes from the traders and from the wares of the merchants, and [the tribute money] from all the kings of the Arabs (Bedouins) and the governors of the country.
- Jeremiah 25:23Dedan, Tema, Buz [the neighboring tribes north of Arabia], and all who clip off the side-growth of their hair;
- Jeremiah 49:28Concerning Kedar and concerning the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated. Thus says the Lord, “Arise, go up against Kedar And destroy the men of the east.
- Galatians 4:25Now Hagar is (represents) Mount Sinai in Arabia and she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children.
- Isaiah 13:20Babylon will never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation; Nor will the Arab pitch his tent there, Nor will the shepherds let their sheep lie down there.
- Genesis 25:3Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
- 1 Chronicles 1:9The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
- Ezekiel 27:15The men of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your markets; ivory tusks and ebony they brought to you in payment or as gifts.
Commentaries on Isaiah 21:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13The burden upon Arabia "The oracle concerning Arabia" - This title is of doubtful authority. In the first place, because it is not in many of the MSS. of the Septuagint; it is in MSS. Pachom. and 1. D. 2. only, as far as I can find with certainty. Secondly, from the singularity of the phraseology; for משא massa is generally prefixed to its object without a preposition, as בבל משא massa babel ; and never but in this place with the preposition ב beth…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Analysis of Isaiah 21:13-17. - Vision 18. “Arabia.” The remainder of this chapter is occupied with a single prophecy respecting Arabia. It was “probably” delivered about the time that the former was uttered - during the reign of Hezekiah, and before the invasion of Sennacherib. It had reference, I suppose, to Sennacherib; and was designed to foretell the fact that, either in his march to attack Judea, or on his return from Egypt, he would pass through…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-17Verses 13-17 The Arabians lived in tents, and kept cattle. A destroying army shall be brought upon them, and make them an easy prey. We know not what straits we may be brought into before we die. Those may know the want of necessary food who now eat bread to the full. Neither the skill of archers, nor the courage of mighty men, can protect from the judgments of God. That is poor glory, which will thus quickly come to nothing. Thus hath the Lord said to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Dedan was a tribe in Arabia (see Ezekiel 27:20; 38:13). Caravans (groups of traders traveling together) would hide in the deserts of Arabia to escape attack. The Assyrians and Babylonians often attacked and troubled the Arabian tribes (see Isaiah 21:1–10; Jeremiah 49:28–29).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. upon--that is, respecting. forest--not a grove of trees, but a region of thick underwood, rugged and inaccessible; for Arabia has no forest of trees. travelling companies--caravans: ye shall be driven through fear of the foe to unfrequented routes (Is 33:8; Jud 5:6; Jr 49:8 is parallel to this passage). Dedanim--In North Arabia (Ge 25:3; Jr 25:23; Eze 25:13; 27:20; a different "Dedan" occurs Ge 10:7).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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