KJV ORIGINAL
And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The cities of Heshbon and Elealeh will cry out in distress, and their voices will be heard all the way to Jahaz. Even Moab's soldiers will cry out in anguish; life will become unbearable for them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the people of Moab, including their soldiers, will cry out in overwhelming grief and despair during their time of judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy against Moab, Israel's neighbor to the east. Heshbon, Elealeh, and Jahaz were important Moabite cities that would experience devastating judgment. The Moabites were descendants of Lot and had a long, often hostile relationship with Israel.
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