Isaiah 14:18

New International Reader's Version

“All the kings of the nations are buried with honor. Each of them lies in his own tomb.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:35

So they went out to bury her. But all they found was her head, feet and hands.

2 Chronicles 24:16

He was buried with the kings in the City of David. That’s because he had done so many good things in Israel for God and his temple.

2 Chronicles 24:25

The army of Aram pulled back. They left Joash badly wounded. His officials planned to do evil things to him. That’s because he murdered the son of Jehoiada the priest. They killed Joash in his bed. So he died. He was buried in the City of David. But he wasn’t placed in the tombs of the kings.

Job 3:14

I’d be with the earth’s kings and rulers. They had built for themselves places that are now destroyed.

Job 30:23

I know that you will bring me down to death. That’s what you have appointed for everyone.

Ecclesiastes 12:5

Remember your Creator before you become afraid of places that are too high. You will also be terrified because of danger in the streets. Remember your Creator before the almond trees have buds on them. That’s when grasshoppers will drag themselves along. Old people will lose their desire. That’s when people will go to their dark homes in the grave. And those who mourn for the dead will walk around in the streets.

Ecclesiastes 6:3

A man might have a hundred children. He might live a long time. But suppose he can’t enjoy his wealth. And suppose he isn’t buried in the proper way. Then it doesn’t matter how long he lives. I’m telling you that a baby that is born dead is better off than that man is.

Isaiah 14:17

Did he turn the world into a desert? Did he destroy its cities? Did he refuse to let his prisoners go home?’

Isaiah 14:19

But you have been thrown out of your tomb. You are like a branch that is cut off and thrown away. You are covered with the bodies of those who have been killed by swords. You have been tossed into a stony pit along with them. You are like a dead body that people have walked on.

Isaiah 22:16

‘What are you doing here outside the city? Who allowed you to cut out a tomb for yourself here? Who said you could carve out your grave on the hillside? Who allowed you to cut out your resting place in the rock?