Isaiah 18:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Downstream from Ethiopia lies the country of Egypt, swarming with insects.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:9

About this same time the king of Assyria learnt that King Tirhakah of Ethiopia was on his way to attack him. Then the king of Assyria sent some messengers with this note for Hezekiah:

Psalm 17:8

Protect me as you would your very own eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 36:7

Your love is a treasure, and everyone finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 57:1

God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

Psalm 61:4

Let me live with you for ever and find protection under your wings, my God.

Psalm 63:7

You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 91:4

He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.

Isaiah 31:1

You are in for trouble if you go to Egypt for help, or if you depend on an army of chariots or a powerful cavalry. Instead you should depend on and trust the holy LORD God of Israel.

Isaiah 37:9

About this same time, the king of Assyria learnt that King Tirhakah of Ethiopia was on his way to attack him. Then the king of Assyria sent some messengers with this note for Hezekiah:

Isaiah 45:14

My people, I, the LORD, promise that the riches of Egypt and the treasures of Ethiopia will belong to you. You will force into slavery those tall people of Seba. They will bow down and say, “The only true God is with you; there are no other gods.”

Ezekiel 30:9

On the same day I destroy Egypt, I will send messengers to the Ethiopians to announce their coming destruction. They think they are safe, but they will be terrified.

Zephaniah 2:12

People of Ethiopia, the sword of the LORD will slaughter you!

Zephaniah 3:10

From across the rivers of Ethiopia, my scattered people, my true worshippers, will bring offerings to me.

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Ruth 2:12

I pray that the LORD God of Israel will reward you for what you have done. And now that you have come to him for protection, I pray that he will bless you.”