Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the willows.
So all the wealth they have gathered and everything they have stored up, they will carry away to the valley of the willow trees.
This verse describes how the people of Moab will have to flee with whatever possessions they can carry to escape disaster.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 15 is part of a prophetic oracle in the book of Isaiah, where the prophet warns of God's judgment on Moab, an ancient nation east of the Dead Sea that often clashed with Israel. This verse reflects the historical context of Moab's wealth and resources being plundered during invasions, likely by Assyrian forces in the 8th century BC, symbolizing the consequences of their pride and idolatry. The "brook of the willows" refers to a specific location, possibly a riverbed in Moabite territory, where the people would desperately try to hide or transport their treasures amid defeat.
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