Lux Domini
And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it.

What does Isaiah 21:17 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.

Glossary

Kedar Place

Biblical people group. Modern identification: Dumat al Jandal.