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Isaiah 21:15

For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.
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What does Isaiah 21:15 mean?

The Arabians lived in tents, and kept cattle. A destroying army shall be brought upon them, and make them an easy prey.

Key themes

Justice and mercyHolinessJudgmentRemnant

Read with

Keep this verse inside Isaiah 21:13-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Isaiah 21:13Isaiah 21:14Micah 6:8Amos 5:24

Related topics

Bible verses about justice and mercy

Glossary

Bow Tribe

The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.