Isaiah 15:8

The cry has gone around the territory of Moab; 1 the wailing as far as Eglaim and Beer Elim. 1

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In The King James Version

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim.

In Context

7The abundance they have grown and stored 1 they carry away over the brook of the poplars. 1

9For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; but I will bring even more upon Dimon. 1 A lion will attack those who escape from Moab and also those remaining in the land.

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Cross References

Isaiah 15:2They have gone up to the temple, the people of Dibon went up to the heights to weep; 1 Moab laments over Nebo and over Medeba. 1 All their heads are shaved bare and all their beards are cut off. 1

Jeremiah 48:31So I will howl a lament for Moab, and I will shout in sorrow for all of Moab. 1 I will lament for the people of Kir Hareseth. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 15:7-9

The Burden of Moab. ( b. c. 725.) 6 For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing. 7 Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the willows. 8 For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim. 9 For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that… Read the whole commentary →

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