Isaiah 22:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Elam carried their quivers of arrows with chariots full of soldiers and horsemen, and Kir prepared their shields for battle.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes foreign armies (Elam and Kir) preparing for war with their weapons and military forces.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah is prophesying about the siege of Jerusalem, likely referring to the Assyrian invasion under Sennacherib around 701 BC. Elam and Kir were regions that provided soldiers and military support to the Assyrian army - Elam was located in what is now Iran, and Kir was likely in Mesopotamia.

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