Translations
Modern
For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim.
Traditional
For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer–elim.
Literal
For the outcry has gone all around the borders of Moab; as far as Eglaim is her howling, and her howling is in Beer-elim.
Latin
Quoniam circuivit clamor terminum Moab; usque ad Gallim ululatus ejus, et usque ad puteum Elim clamor ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim.
Notes
The exact locations of the Brook of the Willows, Eglaim, and Beer-elim are unknown.
This message of judgment and sorrow was about Moab's fall. The many references to Moabite places show that Isaiah knew Moab well.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Places
Beer-elim: Place mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy against Moab Eglaim: Moabite city; its destruction prophesied by Isaiah Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan
Glossary
Beer Beer-Elim Book of Jeremiah Eglaim Isaiah, Book of Kerioth Moab, Moabites
Topics
Beer-Elim: A City of Moab Eglaim: City of Moab Moabites: Prophesies Respecting: Desolation and Grief