Isaiah 21:2

God's Word

I was shown a harsh vision. The traitor betrays. The destroyer destroys. Go to war, Elam! Surround them, Media! I will put an end to all the groaning.

Cross References

Genesis 10:22

Shem’s descendants were Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.

2 Kings 17:6

In Hoshea’s ninth year as king of Israel, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and took the Israelites to Assyria as captives. He settled them in Halah, along the Habor River in Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.

Psalm 119:158

I have seen traitors, and I am filled with disgust. They have not accepted your promise.

Psalm 12:5

“Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for those who long for it.”

Psalm 25:3

No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but all who are unfaithful will be put to shame.

Psalm 60:3

You have made your people experience hardships. You have given us wine that makes us stagger.

Psalm 79:11

Let the groans of prisoners come into your presence. With your powerful arm rescue those who are condemned to death.

Proverbs 13:15

Good sense brings favor, but the way of treacherous people is always the same.

Isaiah 11:11

At that time the Lord will use his power again to recover what remains of his people in Assyria, Upper and Lower Egypt, Sudan, Elam, Babylonia, Hamath, and the islands of the sea.

Isaiah 14:4

Then you will mock the king of Babylon with this saying, “How the tyrant has come to an end! How his attacks have come to an end!”

Isaiah 14:7

The whole earth rests and is peaceful. It breaks out into shouts of joy.

Isaiah 22:6

Elam takes its quiver of arrows, manned chariots, and horsemen. Kir uncovers its shields.

Isaiah 24:16

From the ends of the earth we hear songs of praise that honor the Righteous One. But I kept saying, “I’m wasting away! I’m wasting away! How horrible it is for me! Traitors continue to betray, and their treachery grows worse and worse.”

Isaiah 33:1

How horrible it will be for you, you destroyer, although you haven’t been destroyed. How horrible it will be for you, you traitor, although you haven’t been betrayed. When you’ve finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you’ve finished being a traitor, you will be betrayed.

Isaiah 35:10

The people ransomed by the Lord will return. They will come to Zion singing with joy. Everlasting happiness will be on their heads ⌞as a crown⌟. They will be glad and joyful. They will have no sorrow or grief.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people. I dishonored those who belong to me. I put them under your control. You showed them no mercy. You placed a heavy burden on old people.

Jeremiah 25:25

all the kings of Zimri, all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of Media;

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a pleasant child? Even though I have often spoken against him, I still think fondly of him. That is why my heart longs for him, and I will certainly have compassion on him,” declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 31:25

I will give those who are weary all they need. I will refresh everyone who is filled with sorrow.”

Jeremiah 45:3

You said, ‘I’m so miserable! The Lord has added grief to my pain. I’m worn out from groaning. I can’t find any rest.’

Jeremiah 49:34

Early in the rule of King Zedekiah of Judah, the Lord spoke his word to the prophet Jeremiah about Elam.

Jeremiah 49:35

This is what the Lord of Armies says: I’m going to break the bows of Elam’s archers, the most important weapon of their strength.

Jeremiah 50:14

“Take up your positions around Babylon, all you archers with bows. Shoot at it; don’t save any arrows, because the people of Babylon have sinned against the Lord.

Jeremiah 50:34

Their defender is strong. His name is the Lord of Armies. He will certainly take up their cause in order to bring rest to the land of Israel and unrest to the people who live in Babylon.

Jeremiah 51:11

Sharpen the arrows; fill the quivers. The Lord will stir up the spirit of the kings of the Medes because his plan is to destroy Babylon. The Lord will avenge his temple.

Jeremiah 51:44

I will punish Bel in Babylon. I will make Bel spit out everything that it has swallowed. Nations will no longer stream to Babylon, and its walls will fall.

Jeremiah 51:53

The people of Babylon might go up to heaven. They might fortify their strongholds. But destroyers will still come from me against them,” declares the Lord.

Lamentations 1:22

Recall all of their wickedness. Then deal with them as you have dealt with me because of all my rebellious acts. I groan so much and feel so sick at heart.”

Daniel 5:28

Divided—your kingdom will be divided and given to the Medes and Persians.”

Daniel 5:9

King Belshazzar was terrified, and his face turned pale. His nobles didn’t know what to do.

Daniel 8:2

In my vision I saw myself in the fortress of Susa in the province of Elam. In my vision I saw myself at Ulai Gate.

Daniel 8:20

“The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kingdoms of Media and Persia.

Revelation 13:10

If anyone is taken prisoner, he must go to prison. If anyone is killed with a sword, with a sword he must be killed. In this situation God’s holy people need endurance and confidence.

1 Samuel 24:13

It’s like people used to say long ago, ‘Wickedness comes from wicked people.’ But I will not lay a hand on you.