Isaiah 21:2

Good News Translation

I have seen a vision of cruel events, a vision of betrayal and destruction. Army of Elam, attack! Army of Media, lay siege to the cities! God will put an end to the suffering which Babylon has caused.

Cross References

Genesis 10:22

Shem's sons—Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram—were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names.

2 Kings 17:6

which was the ninth year of the reign of Hoshea, the Assyrian emperor captured Samaria, took the Israelites to Assyria as prisoners, and settled some of them in the city of Halah, some near the Habor River in the district of Gozan and some in the cities of Media.

Psalm 119:158

When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

Psalm 12:5

“But now I will come,” says the Lord, “because the needy are oppressed and the persecuted groan in pain. I will give them the security they long for.”

Psalm 25:3

Defeat does not come to those who trust in you, but to those who are quick to rebel against you.

Psalm 60:3

You have made your people suffer greatly; we stagger around as though we were drunk.

Psalm 79:11

Listen to the groans of the prisoners, and by your great power free those who are condemned to die.

Proverbs 13:15

Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.

Isaiah 11:11

When that day comes, the Lord will once again use his power and bring back home those of his people who are left in Assyria and Egypt, in the lands of Pathros, Ethiopia, Elam, Babylonia, and Hamath, and in the coastlands and on the islands of the sea.

Isaiah 14:4

When he does this, they are to mock the king of Babylon and say: “The cruel king has fallen! He will never oppress anyone again!

Isaiah 14:7

Now at last the whole world enjoys rest and peace, and everyone sings for joy.

Isaiah 22:6

The soldiers from the land of Elam came riding on horseback, armed with bows and arrows. Soldiers from the land of Kir had their shields ready.

Isaiah 24:16

From the most distant parts of the world we will hear songs in praise of Israel, the righteous nation. But there is no hope for me! I am wasting away! Traitors continue to betray, and their treachery grows worse and worse.

Isaiah 33:1

Our enemies are doomed! They have robbed and betrayed, although no one has robbed them or betrayed them. But their time to rob and betray will end, and they themselves will become victims of robbery and treachery.

Isaiah 35:10

They will reach Jerusalem with gladness, singing and shouting for joy. They will be happy forever, forever free from sorrow and grief.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people; I treated them as no longer mine: I put them in your power, and you showed them no mercy; even the aged you treated harshly.

Jeremiah 31:20

“Israel, you are my dearest child, the one I love best. Whenever I mention your name, I think of you with love. My heart goes out to you; I will be merciful.

Jeremiah 31:25

I will refresh those who are weary and will satisfy with food everyone who is weak from hunger.

Jeremiah 45:3

you are saying, ‘I give up! The Lord has added sorrow to my troubles. I am worn out from groaning, and I can't find any rest!’

Jeremiah 49:34

Soon after Zedekiah became king of Judah, the Lord Almighty spoke to me about the country of Elam.

Jeremiah 49:35

He said, “I will kill all the archers who have made Elam so powerful.

Jeremiah 50:14

“Archers, line up for battle against Babylon and surround it. Shoot all your arrows at Babylon, because it has sinned against me, the Lord.

Jeremiah 50:34

But the one who will rescue them is strong—his name is the Lord Almighty. He himself will take up their cause and will bring peace to the earth, but trouble to the people of Babylonia.”

Jeremiah 51:11

The Lord has stirred up the kings of Media, because he intends to destroy Babylonia. That is how he will take revenge for the destruction of his Temple. The attacking officers command, “Sharpen your arrows! Get your shields ready!

Jeremiah 51:44

I will punish Bel, the god of Babylonia, and make him give up his stolen goods; the nations will not worship him any more. “Babylon's walls have fallen.

Jeremiah 51:53

Even if Babylon could climb to the sky and build a strong fortress there, I would still send people to destroy it. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Lamentations 1:22

“Condemn them for all their wickedness; Punish them as you punished me for my sins. I groan in misery, and I am sick at heart.”

Daniel 5:28

divisions, your kingdom is divided up and given to the Medes and Persians.”

Daniel 5:9

In his distress King Belshazzar grew even paler, and his noblemen had no idea what to do.

Daniel 8:2

In the vision I suddenly found myself in the walled city of Susa in the province of Elam. I was standing by the Ulai River,

Daniel 8:20

“The ram you saw that had two horns represents the kingdoms of Media and Persia.

Revelation 13:10

Whoever is meant to be captured will surely be captured; whoever is meant to be killed by the sword will surely be killed by the sword. This calls for endurance and faith on the part of God's people.”

1 Samuel 24:13

You know the old saying, ‘Evil is done only by evil people.’ And so I will not harm you.