Isaiah 48:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I was the one who chose him. I have brought him this far, and he will be successful.

Cross References

Psalm 45:4

and ride out in splendour! Win victories for truth and mercy and justice. Do fearsome things with your powerful arm.

Isaiah 41:2

Who appointed this ruler from the east? Who puts nations and kings in his power? His sword and his arrows turn them to dust blown by the wind.

Isaiah 44:28

I am also the one who says, “Cyrus will lead my people and obey my orders. Jerusalem and the temple will be rebuilt.”

Isaiah 45:13

I have done the right thing by placing Cyrus in power, and I will make the roads easy for him to follow. I am the LORD All-Powerful! Cyrus will rebuild my city and set my people free without being paid a thing. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Jeremiah 50:21

The LORD said: I have told the enemies of Babylonia, “Attack the people of Merathaim and Pekod. Kill them all! Destroy their possessions!”