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Isaiah 21:15
ESV For they have fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the press of battle.
NIV They flee from the sword, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow and from the heat of battle.
NASB For they have fled from the swords, From the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, And from the press of battle.
CSB For they have fled from swords, from the drawn sword, from the bow that is strung, and from the stress of battle.
NLT They have fled from the sword, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow and the terrors of battle.
KJV For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.

What does Isaiah 21:15 mean?

War creates refugees. It is true in every era, including Isaiah's time. This oracle against the region of Arabia focuses on the suffering of those forced to flee for their lives because of the wars between other nations and empires (Isaiah 21:13–14) The region was located between Judah and Babylonia. Specifically, the prophet has described the plight of the caravans of the descendants of Dedan (Genesis 25:3). These merchants will be forced to leave the main thoroughfares and hide in the dense bushes of Arabia with scant supplies. Isaiah has called on the people of the wealthy town of Tema to take bread and water to the Dedanite refugees (Isaiah 21:14).

This verse reveals why the Dedanites are in such a crisis. They are escaping the path of destruction brought about by open battle. Commentators suggest that some in Arabia had allied themselves with Babylon's rebellion against Assyria. If that is the case, Isaiah means to warn the people of Judah that even the tribes of Arabia will not escape the consequences of relying on Babylon to save them from Assyria. The Lord doesn't want His people to put their hope in any other source; He wants them to rely on Him alone.
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