Lux Domini

Isaiah 17:1

The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
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Key themes

Justice and mercyHumilityHolinessJudgment

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Isaiah 17:2Isaiah 17:3Micah 6:8Amos 5:24

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Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).

Damascus Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.