Isaiah 15:2

"The burden of Moab. For in a night, Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nothing. For in a night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nothing."

Key Reflection

Isaiah 15:2 describes the sudden and complete destruction of two significant cities in Moab—Ar and Kir—in a single night. This prophecy underscores the swift and devastating nature of divine judgment, reflecting both the powerlessness of human attempts to resist such calamity and the sovereignty of God. The use of "night" here symbolizes unexpected and severe judgment, highlighting how quickly and unexpectedly God can bring about his will, whether for punishment or for deliverance. This imagery serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of rebellion against divine authority.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He is gone up -That is, the inhabitants of Moab in consternation have fled from their ruined cities, and have gone up to other places to weep. To Bajith, and to Dibon -Lowth supposes that these two words should be joined together, and that one place is denoted. The Chaldee renders it, ‘Ascend into the houses of Dibon.’ Kimchi supposes that the word (ביתbayith) denotes a temple. It usually means “house,” and hence, may mean a temple of the gods; that is, the principal “house” in the land. This interpretation is adopted by Gesenius and Noyes.

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