Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

As we read Isaiah 13 which was written before Assyria destroyed Israel, we see that Babylon will also suffer destruction because of her involvement in the captivity of the Jews from Judah. The time will come when all the nations that taken to Babylon will be allowed to return to their homelands. The Medes will be part of this as they conquer the Babylonians.

We continue in Isaiah 14 with more assurance that Israel will return to the promised land in Palestine. They are still living in their homes when Isaiah is prophesying. Many do not believe that. They think that these scriptures must have been written years after Judah and the Northern Kingdom have been destroyed.

When King Ahaz died, we have the prophecy of the Philistines. They will also suffer as their enemies the Jews will. No country that had a problem with God’s people will escape His vengeance.

Moab is prophesied about in Isaiah 15. The distress of the country as the cities are laid waste is reported. Moab is just one more of the nations that have caused problems for Israel throughout the years. It is time now for them to pay for it as the others have.

Isaiah 16 continues the prophecy against the Moabites. Remember Ruth and the book of the Bible named for her? She was from Moab. She became David’s Great Grandmother. Moab remained an enemy of Israel for many years.

This Moabite woman is an ancestor of the house of David that verse five says it will have a man on the throne who will judge with justice. No one will be in Moab because of their pride and arrogance. A time frame of three years is given for the humiliation of these enemies of Israel.

Another prophecy against Damascus is included in Isaiah 17. The lands around Israel and Judah will eventually suffer their fate. Jehovah does not promise a remnant for all of them. When the destruction comes to Judah, the people will reject the false gods of Canaan. While desolation surrounds them, they will seek His face and protection.

©Copyright 2020 by Charles Kensinger