Isaiah 9:13
But the people didn't return to the one who punished them; they didn't come to worship the Lord Almighty.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.
In Context
14So in just a single day the Lord will chop off Israel's head and tail, palm branch and reed.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 28:22Even at this time when he was having so much trouble, King Ahaz sinned more and more against the Lord.
Isaiah 1:5Are you wanting to be punished? Are you going to continue to rebel? The whole of your head is damaged, and your heart is totally giving out.
Isaiah 19:15Nobody in Egypt can do anything, whoever they are—head or tail, palm tree or reed.
Isaiah 31:1Tragedy is coming to those who appeal to Egypt for help, depending on their horses and trusting in all their chariots and charioteers! They don't look to the Holy One of Israel for help; they don't ask the Lord for advice.
Jeremiah 5:3Lord, aren't you always looking for faithfulness? You beat them, but they didn't care. You just about destroyed them, but they refused to accept your discipline. They were stubborn, hard as rock, and they wouldn't repent.
Jeremiah 31:18Don't worry, I've heard Ephraim's groans, saying, “You disciplined me really hard as if I was a calf that hadn't been trained. Please bring me back, let me return, for you are the Lord my God.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 9:9-21
Threatenings against Judah; Threatenings against Israel. ( b. c. 740.) 8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel. 9 And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart, 10 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars. 11 Therefore the Lord shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together; 12 The Syrians… Read the whole commentary →