Isaiah 18:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Look at the land along the rivers of Ethiopia where you can hear the buzzing of insect wings.

Cross References

Zephaniah 3:10

People will come all the way from the other side of the river in Ethiopia. My scattered people will come to me. My worshipers will come and bring their gifts to me.

2 Kings 19:9

Then the king of Assyria heard a report that said, “Tirhakah, the king of Ethiopia, has come to fight against you.” So the king of Assyria sent messengers to Hezekiah again.

Zephaniah 2:12

People of Ethiopia, this even means you! The Lord’s sword will kill your people.

Matthew 23:37

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets. You stone to death those that God has sent to you. Many, many times I wanted to help your people. I wanted to gather them together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you did not let me.

Ezekiel 30:9

“‘At that time I will send out messengers. They will go in ships to carry the bad news to Ethiopia. Ethiopia now feels safe, but the people of Ethiopia will shake with fear when Egypt is punished. That time is coming!’”

Isaiah 31:1

Look at the people going down to Egypt for help. They think the horses they get will save them. They hope the many chariots and powerful soldiers will protect them. But the people don’t trust the Holy One of Israel. They didn’t ask the Lord for help.

Psalm 91:4

You can go to him for protection. He will cover you like a bird spreading its wings over its babies. You can trust him to surround and protect you like a shield.

Psalm 63:7

That is because you are the one who helps me. It makes me happy to be under your protection!

Psalm 61:4

I want to live in your tent forever. I want to hide where you can protect me. Selah

Psalm 57:1

God, be merciful to me. Be kind because my soul trusts in you. I have come to you for protection, while the trouble passes.

Psalm 36:7

Nothing is more precious than your loving kindness. All people can find protection close to you.

Psalm 17:8

Protect me like the pupil of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Ruth 2:12

The Lord will reward you for all the good things you have done. The Lord, the God of Israel, will pay you in full. You have come to him for safety, and he will protect you.”

Isaiah 37:9

Then the king of Assyria got a report that said, “King Tirhakah of Ethiopia is coming to fight you.” So the king of Assyria sent messengers to Hezekiah again.

Isaiah 45:14

The Lord says, “Egypt and Ethiopia are rich, but, Israel, you will get those riches. The tall people from Seba will be yours. They will walk behind you with chains around their necks. They will bow down before you and ask you to pray for them and say, ‘The true God really is with you, and there is no other God.’”