Isaiah 22:6 Cross References

Isaiah 22:6

6: Elamites are the archers; Arameans drive the chariots. The men of Kir hold up the shields.

So the Assyrians attacked the Aramean capital of Damascus and led its population away as captives, resettling them in Kir. They also killed King Rezin.

I see an awesome vision: I see you plundered and destroyed. Go ahead, you Elamites and Medes, take part in the siege. Babylon will fall, and the groaning of all the nations she enslaved will end.

"Do you Israelites think you are more important to me than the Ethiopians?" asks the LORD. "I brought you out of Egypt, but have I not done as much for other nations, too? I brought the Philistines from Crete and led the Arameans out of Kir.

I will break down the gates of Damascus and slaughter its people all the way to the valley of Aven. I will destroy the ruler in Beth-eden, and the people of Aram will return to Kir as slaves. I, the LORD, have spoken!"

This is what the LORD Almighty says: "I will destroy the archers of Elam--the best of their marksmen.
I will bring enemies from all directions, and I will scatter the people of Elam to the four winds. They will be exiled to countries around the world.
I myself will go with Elam's enemies to shatter it. My fierce anger will bring great disaster upon the people of Elam," says the LORD. "Their enemies will chase them with the sword until I have destroyed them completely.
I will set my throne in Elam," says the LORD, "and I will destroy its king and princes.
But in the latter days I will restore the fortunes of Elam," says the LORD.

This message came to me concerning Moab: In one night your cities of Ar and Kir will be destroyed.

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