Isaiah 21:13
The oracle concerning Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia you will lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.
In context
10 O my threshed and winnowed one, what I have heard from the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, I announce to you.
11 The oracle concerning Dumah. One is calling to me from Seir, “Watchman, what time of the night? Watchman, what time of the night?” 12 The watchman says: “Morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire; come back again.”
13 The oracle concerning Arabia. In the thickets in Arabia you will lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. 14 To the thirsty bring water; meet the fugitive with bread, O inhabitants of the land of Tema. 15 For they have fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the press of battle. 16 For thus the Lord said to me, “Within a year, according to the years of a hired worker, all the glory of Kedar will come to an end.
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- KJV King James Version
— Isaiah 21:13 in the KJV
The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
- NIV New International Version
— Isaiah 21:13 in the NIV
A prophecy against Arabia: You caravans of Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia,