Isaiah 15:4
Isaiah 15:4 in Multiple Translations
Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.
And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.
And Heshbon crieth out, and Elealeh; their voice is heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud; his soul trembleth within him.
Heshbon is crying out, and Elealeh; their voice is sounding even to Jahaz: for this cause the heart of Moab is shaking; his soul is shaking with fear.
The people of Heshbon and Elealeh cry out in sadness, their voices heard as far as Jahaz. That's why even the bravest soldiers of Moab shout—because they're so terrified.
And Heshbon shall crie, and Elealeh: their voyce shall bee heard vnto Iahaz: therefore the warriers of Moab shall showt: the soule of euery one shall lament in him selfe.
And cry doth Heshbon and Elealeh, Unto Jahaz heard hath been their voice, Therefore the armed ones of Moab do shout, His life hath been grievous to him.
Heshbon cries out with Elealeh. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud. Their souls tremble within them.
And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even to Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous to him.
Hesebon shall cry, and Eleale, their voice is heard even to Jasa. For this shall the well appointed men of Moab howl, his soul shall howl to itself.
The people of Heshbon city and Elealeh towns in the north of Moab will cry out; people as far away as Jahaz town in the south will hear them wailing. Therefore the soldiers of Moab will tremble and cry out and they will be very afraid [IDM].
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Isaiah 15:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תִּזְעַ֤ק
חֶשְׁבּוֹן֙
וְ/אֶלְעָלֵ֔ה
עַד
יַ֖הַץ
נִשְׁמַ֣ע
קוֹלָ֑/ם
עַל
כֵּ֗ן
חֲלֻצֵ֤י
מוֹאָב֙
יָרִ֔יעוּ
נַפְשׁ֖/וֹ
יָ֥רְעָה
לּֽ/וֹ
וַ/תִּזְעַ֤ק
zâʻaq
H2199
to cry out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
חֶשְׁבּוֹן֙
Cheshbôwn
H2809
Heshbon
N-proper
וְ/אֶלְעָלֵ֔ה
ʼElʻâlêʼ
H500
Elealeh
Conj | N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
יַ֖הַץ
Yahats
H3096
Jahaz
N-proper
נִשְׁמַ֣ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
קוֹלָ֑/ם
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֗ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
חֲלֻצֵ֤י
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Qal-Inf-c
מוֹאָב֙
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
יָרִ֔יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
to shout
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
נַפְשׁ֖/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
יָ֥רְעָה
yâraʻ
H3415
be ill
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לּֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 15:4
וַ/תִּזְעַ֤ק
zâʻaq
H2199
"to cry out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to cry out for help or announce something publicly, often in a loud voice, like a herald calling people together. It is used in the Bible to describe people crying out to God for aid. It can also mean to summon or assemble people.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call (to one's aid) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in need) 1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon 1c2) to make a crying, proclaim 1c3) to have a proclamation made 1c4) to call out to, call out at Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. See also: Exodus 2:23; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 22:6.
חֶשְׁבּוֹן֙
Cheshbôwn
H2809
"Heshbon"
N-proper
Heshbon was a city east of the Jordan River, serving as the capital of the Amorites under King Sihon, and later becoming part of the tribes of Reuben and Gad.
Definition: § Heshbon = "stronghold" the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, located on the western border of the high plain and on the border line between the tribes of Reuben and Gad
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Heshbon. See also: Numbers 21:25; Joshua 12:5; Isaiah 15:4.
וְ/אֶלְעָלֵ֔ה
ʼElʻâlêʼ
H500
"Elealeh"
Conj | N-proper
Elealeh was a place east of the Jordan River, a village of the Reubenites. Its name means 'God is ascending'. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location near Heshbon, and its ruins can still be found today.
Definition: § Elealeh = "God is ascending" a Reubenite village near Heshbon (in ruins)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Elealeh. See also: Numbers 32:3; Isaiah 15:4; Isaiah 16:9.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יַ֖הַץ
Yahats
H3096
"Jahaz"
N-proper
Jahaz was a place east of the Jordan River where Israel defeated Sihon, the Amorite king. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is mentioned in the Bible as a significant site.
Definition: § Jahaz or Jahazah or Jahzah = "trodden down" a place in Reuben east of the Dead Sea where Israel defeated Sihon king of the Amorites; site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jahaz, Jahazah, Jahzah. See also: Numbers 21:23; Judges 11:20; Isaiah 15:4.
נִשְׁמַ֣ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
קוֹלָ֑/ם
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֵּ֗ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
חֲלֻצֵ֤י
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
מוֹאָב֙
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
יָרִ֔יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
"to shout"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
This word means to shout or make a loud noise, like a war cry or a joyful sound. In Numbers 10:9, the Israelites would shout to sound the alarm for war or to signal a gathering. It is about making a loud noise to get attention.
Definition: 1) to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle 1a2) to sound a signal for war or march 1a3) to shout in triumph (over enemies) 1a4) to shout in applause 1a5) to shout (with religious impulse) 1a6) to cry out in distress 1b) (Polal) to utter a shout 1c) (Hithpolel) 1c1) to shout in triumph 1c2) to shout for joy 2) (Niphal) destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: blow an alarm, cry (alarm, aloud, out), destroy, make a joyful noise, smart, shout (for joy), sound an alarm, triumph. See also: Numbers 10:7; Psalms 60:10; Psalms 41:12.
נַפְשׁ֖/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
יָ֥רְעָה
yâraʻ
H3415
"be ill"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for be ill means to be broken up or fear. It is used to describe trembling or quivering, as seen in Isaiah 15:4.
Definition: (Qal) to tremble, quiver
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: be grevious (only Isaiah 15:4; the rest belong to H7489 (רָעַע)). See also: 1 Samuel 1:8; Job 20:26; Isaiah 15:4.
לּֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Isaiah 15:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 15:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 15:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 15:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 15:4
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 15:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
- Sermons on Isaiah 15:4
Context — The Burden against Moab
2Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off.
3In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping.
4Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.
5My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim. 6The waters of Nimrim are dried up, and the grass is withered; the vegetation is gone, and the greenery is no more.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 48:34 | There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 19:4 | while he himself traveled on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” |
| 3 | Jonah 4:8 | As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint and wished to die, saying, “It is better for me to die than to live.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 20:18 | Why did I come out of the womb to see only trouble and sorrow, and to end my days in shame? |
| 5 | Numbers 11:15 | If this is how You are going to treat me, please kill me right now—if I have found favor in Your eyes—and let me not see my own wretchedness.” |
| 6 | Job 7:15–16 | so that I would prefer strangling and death over my life in this body. I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath. |
| 7 | Revelation 9:6 | In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, but death will escape them. |
| 8 | Job 3:20–22 | Why is light given to the miserable, and life to the bitter of soul, who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure, who rejoice and greatly exult when they can find the grave? |
| 9 | Jeremiah 8:3 | And wherever I have banished them, the remnant of this evil family will choose death over life,” declares the LORD of Hosts. |
| 10 | Jonah 4:3 | And now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” |
Isaiah 15:4 Summary
Isaiah 15:4 describes the cries of distress from the cities of Heshbon and Elealeh, which were heard far and wide, and the fear that gripped the hearts of the soldiers of Moab. This verse reminds us that sin has serious consequences, as seen in other Bible verses such as Galatians 6:7-8, and that we should seek God's mercy and forgiveness. Just as the people of Moab were filled with fear and trembling, we should also recognize the seriousness of our sins and turn to God in repentance, as seen in Acts 3:19. By doing so, we can experience the hope and joy of the gospel, as seen in Romans 5:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Heshbon and Elealeh in Isaiah 15:4?
Heshbon and Elealeh were cities in Moab that were affected by the judgment of God, as prophesied in Isaiah 15:4, and their cries of distress were heard far and wide, similar to the cries of other cities in the Bible, such as Babylon in Revelation 18:2.
Why are the soldiers of Moab crying out in Isaiah 15:4?
The soldiers of Moab are crying out because they are filled with fear and their souls are trembling within, as they realize the destruction that is coming upon their nation, much like the fear that gripped the hearts of those in Jeremiah 4:19.
How does Isaiah 15:4 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Isaiah 15:4 is part of a larger prophecy against Moab, in which God declares His judgment against the nation for its sins, as seen in Isaiah 15:1-9, and is similar to other prophecies against nations in the Bible, such as Isaiah 13:1-22 against Babylon.
What can we learn from the emotional response of the people of Moab in Isaiah 15:4?
The emotional response of the people of Moab, including their crying out and trembling, serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the importance of repentance, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Joel 2:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the lesson of Isaiah 15:4 to my own life, recognizing the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking God's mercy?
- How can I balance the need to acknowledge and lament the darkness of sin with the hope and joy of the gospel, as seen in Romans 5:1-5?
- In what ways can I be an instrument of hope and comfort to those around me who may be experiencing distress or fear, much like the role of the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 40:1-2?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's power and judgment, as seen in Isaiah 15:4 and other passages such as Psalm 111:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 15:4
And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh,.... Two other cities in the land of Moab.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 15:4
And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
Heshbon and Elealeh; two other Moabitish cities; of which see ,26 32:3,37. Jahaz another city in the utmost borders of Moab, , called also Jahazah, . The armed soldiers, who should be, and use to be, the most courageous. His life shall be grievous unto him; the Moabites shall generally long for death, to free themselves from those dreadful calamities which they perceive unavoidably coming upon them.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
Isaiah 15:4 And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard [even] unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.Ver. 4. And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh.] See on Isaiah 15:2. The armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out.] As being faint hearted and unwilling to fight, because to no purpose. His life shall be grievous to him.] Heb., His soul shall be ill-affected to him, or, for himself; that is, say some, all his care shall be for himself; let others shift as they can.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
(4) And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh . . .—Of the places thus named (1) Heshbon (now Heshan) was twenty miles east of the Jordan, on a line from the northern extremity of the Dead Sea. It is first mentioned as in the power of Sihon king of the Amorites (Numbers 21:26). On his overthrow it was assigned to the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 32:37), and became a city of the Levites (Joshua 21:39). It had probably fallen into the hands of the Moabites, to whom it had originally belonged (Numbers 21:26). Its ruins exhibit architecture of various periods, Jewish, Roman, and Saracenic; (2) Elealeh, obviously near Heshbon, had shared its fate (Numbers 32:3; Numbers 32:37). The ancient name still attaches to its ruins in the form El-A’al; (3) Jahaz was the scene of the battle between Sihon and the Israelites (Numbers 21:23; Deuteronomy 2:32; Judges 11:20), and was also within the region assigned to Reuben (Joshua 13:10) north of the Arnon. The language of Isaiah implies that it was at some distance from the other two cities. Their cry was to be heard even there. In the Moabite inscription it appears as annexed to Dibon (Records of the Past, xi. 167). Eusebius (Onomast.) names it as between Medeba and Debus, the latter name being probably identical with Dibon.
The panic is intensified by the fact that even the “armed soldiers” of Moab are powerless to help, and can only join in the ineffectual wailing.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
Verse 4. The armed soldiers - "The very loins"] So the Septuagint, ἡοσφυς, and the Syriac. They cry out violently, with their utmost force.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 15:4
4. (Cf. Jeremiah 48:34.) Heshbon and Elealeh (often mentioned together) are respectively about 4 and 6 miles N.E. of Nebo. Heshbon, once the capital of the Amorites (Numbers 21:26) and afterwards an Israelitish city (Numbers 32:37; Joshua 13:17; Joshua 21:39), is at the time of the prophecy in the possession of Moab. The site of Jahaz, where Sihon gave battle to the Israelites (Numbers 21:23), has not been discovered; probably it was some distance south from Heshbon. the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out] omit “shall” with R.V. Cf. ch. Isaiah 33:7. The “heroes of Moab” are mentioned in a similar plight in Jeremiah 48:41. his life shall be grievous unto him] Rather, as in R.V., his soul trembleth within him (ethical dative).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 15:4
And Heshbon shall cry - This was a celebrated city of the Amorites, twenty miles east of the Jordan Joshua 13:17.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 15:4
4. Heshbon, and other cities north, and back to the south again, join in the cry.
Sermons on Isaiah 15:4
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The Prophetic Word by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the negative impact of the film industry and commercialization on society. He emphasizes how the pursuit of money and profit has corrupted th |
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The Spirit of a Prophet Leonard Ravenhill by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the unique and lonely calling of prophets, highlighting the solitude and dedication required in their role. It reflects on the significance of John the Bapti |
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A Night and a Day in the Deep by Carter Conlon | This sermon focuses on the story of the Apostle Paul's resilience in the face of trials and dangers, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith in God's promises. It highlights |
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The God of the Bible vs. the God of Today 2 of 2 by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's mercy and the need to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. He highlights that God holds the power over lif |
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Divine Factor - Human Factor (1 Kgs 18-19) by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of accepting the human factor in our lives and embracing our own complexities. He shares a personal experience of feeling con |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 44 | Reactions to the Gospel by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying with the story when preaching and understanding the lessons behind the events described in the Bible. The speaker f |
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Jacob's Humble Confession by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance, humility, and deep spiritual foundations. It discusses the need for truthful confession, the dangers of self-justification, and |