Isaiah 16:12
And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moav is weary on the high place, that he shall come to his mikdash (sanctuary) to pray; but he shall not prevail.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13This is the Davar that Hashem hath spoken earlier concerning Moav.
Cross References
Numbers 22:41And it came to pass on the next day, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up on the high places of Ba'al, that thence he might see a portion of HaAm.
Numbers 23:28And Balak brought Balaam unto the top of Pe'or, that overlooks Yeshimon.
1 Kings 11:7Then did Sh'lomo build a high place for Kemosh, the shikkutz (abomination of) Moav, on the har (hill), + 11:7 i.e., Mount of Olives that is facing Yerushalayim, and for Molech, the shikkutz (abomination of) the Bnei Ammon.
2 Kings 3:27Then he took bno habechor that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him for an olah upon the chomah. And there was ketzef gadol (great fury) against Yisroel; and they withdrew, and returned to their own land.
2 Kings 19:16Incline Thine ear, Hashem, and hear; open, Hashem, Thine eyes, and see; and hear the words of Sancheriv, which he sent to insult the Elohim Chai (Living G-d).
Proverbs 1:28Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; 1 they shall look for me diligently, but they shall not find me; 1
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 16:7-14
The Pride of Moab; The Threatening against Moab; The Doom of Moab. ( b. c. 725.) 6 We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so. 7 Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken. 8 For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto… Read the whole commentary →