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Moab was famous for its sheep (see 2 Kings 3:4). The Moabites sent lambs as tribute to Judah, acknowledging Judah's control over Moab.
Sela (the cliff), a mysterious and distant location, was likely where the Moabites fled through the desert.
Moab is making a request to Judah for asylum (protection in another country).
This message of judgment and sorrow was about Moab's fall. The many references to Moabite places show that Isaiah knew Moab well.
Isaiah Messages Against the Nations Salvation in Isaiah Zion
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Sela: Edomite stronghold captured by King Amaziah of Judah
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Isaiah, Book of Kerioth Moab, Moabites Ruler Sela
Topics
Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Burden of Moab Moabites: Paid Tribute of Sheep and Wool to the King of Israel Sela: A City in the Country of: Edom The Lamb: Tribute often Paid In