Isaiah 22:10

You counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you tore down the houses to fortify the wall. 1

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And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall.

In Context

9You saw the breaches of the city of David, that they were many, 1 and you collected the water of the lower pool. 1

11You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. 1 But you did not consider the city's maker, who had planned it long ago. 1

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 11:11He fortified the fortresses and put commanders in them, with stores of food, oil, and wine.

Jeremiah 33:4For Yahweh, God of Israel, says this concerning the houses in this city and the houses of the kings of Judah that are torn down because of the siege ramps and the sword,

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 22:9-15

Contempt of Divine Goodness; Contempt of Divine Judgments. ( b. c. 718.) 8 And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest. 9 Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool. 10 And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall. 11 Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not… Read the whole commentary →

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