Isaiah 3:3

New Century Version

the military leaders and government leaders, the counselors, the skilled craftsmen, and those who try to tell the future.

Cross References

Job 22:8

You were a powerful man who owned land; you were honored and lived in the land.

Exodus 18:21

But choose some capable men from among the people—men who respect God, who can be trusted, and who will not change their decisions for money. Make these men officers over the people, to rule over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Exodus 4:10

But Moses said to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I have never been a skilled speaker. Even now, after talking to you, I cannot speak well. I speak slowly and can’t find the best words.”

Isaiah 3:2

the heroes and great soldiers, the judges and prophets, people who do magic and elders,

Isaiah 3:4

The Lord says, “I will cause young boys to be your leaders, and foolish children will rule over you.

Isaiah 5:13

So my people will be captured and taken away, because they don’t really know me. All the great people will die of hunger, and the common people will die of thirst.

Isaiah 9:15

The elders and important men were the head, and the prophets who speak lies were the tail.

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I took the wise and experienced leaders of your tribes, and I made them your leaders. I appointed commanders over a thousand people, over a hundred people, over fifty people, and over ten people and made them officers over your tribes.

Judges 8:18

Gideon asked Zebah and Zalmunna, “What were the men like that you killed on Mount Tabor?” They answered, “They were like you. Each one of them looked like a prince.”

1 Samuel 8:12

The king will make some of your sons commanders over thousands or over fifties. He will make some of your other sons plow his ground and reap his harvest. He will take others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.