13 ¶ The burden against Arabia. In [a]the forest of Arabia shall ye tarry all night, even in the ways of Dedanites.

14 O inhabitants of the land of Tema, bring forth [b]water to meet the thirsty, and prevent him that fleeth with his bread.

15 For they flee from the drawn swords, even from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 21:13 For fear, the Arabians shall flee into the woods, and he appointeth what way they shall take.
  2. Isaiah 21:14 Signifying, that for fear they shall not tarry to eat nor drink.

A Prophecy Against Arabia

13 A prophecy(A) against Arabia:(B)

You caravans of Dedanites,(C)
    who camp in the thickets of Arabia,
14     bring water for the thirsty;
you who live in Tema,(D)
    bring food for the fugitives.
15 They flee(E) from the sword,(F)
    from the drawn sword,
from the bent bow
    and from the heat of battle.

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