KJV ORIGINAL
As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That same day he will stop at Nob and shake his fist threateningly toward Mount Zion, the hill where Jerusalem stands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes an enemy army commander stopping just outside Jerusalem to threaten and intimidate the city before attacking.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about the Assyrian army's advance toward Jerusalem around 701 BC. Nob was a priestly city located on a hill just northeast of Jerusalem, giving a clear view of the city. The Assyrian commander would pause there to make threatening gestures toward Jerusalem before launching his final assault.
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