Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.
Send the lamb as tribute to the ruler of the land from Sela through the wilderness to Mount Zion, the daughter's mountain.
This verse is calling for tribute to be sent to Jerusalem's ruler, likely as an act of submission or seeking protection.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering a message to the nation of Moab, which was under threat from invading armies like those of Assyria. This verse urges Moab to send a tribute, possibly symbolized as a lamb, to the ruler in Jerusalem as an act of submission and a plea for protection. It reflects the common practice in the ancient Near East where weaker nations sought alliances with stronger ones, such as Judah, to ensure survival amid regional conflicts.
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