Psalm 79:7

New International Reader's Version

They have swallowed up the people of Jacob. They have destroyed Israel’s homeland.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:21

The land of Israel enjoyed its sabbath years. It rested. That deserted land wasn’t farmed for a full 70 years. What the Lord had spoken through Jeremiah came true.

Psalm 80:13

Wild pigs from the forest destroy it. Insects from the fields feed on it.

Isaiah 64:9

Don’t be so angry with us, Lord. Don’t remember our sins anymore. Please have mercy on us. All of us belong to you.

Isaiah 9:12

Arameans from the east have opened their mouths and swallowed up Israel. So have Philistines from the west. Even then, the Lord is still angry. His hand is still raised against them.

Jeremiah 50:7

Everyone who found them destroyed them. Their enemies said, ‘We aren’t guilty. They sinned against the Lord. He gave them everything they needed. He has always been Israel’s hope.’

Zechariah 1:15

And I am very angry with the nations that feel secure. I was only a little angry with my people. But the nations went too far and tried to wipe them out.”