Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken.
Because of this, all of Moab will cry out in grief for their nation, everyone will wail with sorrow. You will mourn for the ruined foundations of Kir-hareseth, for the city has truly been devastated.
This verse describes how the entire nation of Moab will be filled with grief and mourning because their fortified city has been completely destroyed.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was speaking to the nation of Judah and surrounding peoples, including Moab, which was an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea often at odds with Israel due to its pride and idolatry. This verse is part of a prophecy foretelling God's judgment on Moab for their rebellion, describing widespread mourning as their strongholds, like the city of Kirhareseth, are destroyed. Kirhareseth represented the foundational strength of Moab, highlighting how divine punishment would dismantle their society.
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