KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he will flee to his fortress out of fear, and his commanders will be terrified of the battle flag, says the LORD, whose fire burns in Zion and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that enemy leaders will flee in terror because His powerful presence dwells in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Isaiah's prophecy against Assyria during the reign of King Hezekiah (around 701 BC). The Assyrian army under Sennacherib had besieged Jerusalem, but God promised to defend the city. The 'fire' and 'furnace' imagery refers to God's purifying and protective presence in His holy city.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save