Isaiah 15:1-3

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God’s Message to Moab

15 This is a message about Moab:

One night armies took the wealth from Ar in Moab,
    and the city was destroyed.
One night armies took the wealth from Kir in Moab,
    and the city was destroyed.
²The king’s family and the people of Dibon^[a] go to the places of worship^[b] to cry.
    The people of Moab are crying for Nebo^[c] and Medeba.^[d]
    They have shaved their heads and beards to show their sadness.
³Everywhere in Moab, on the housetops and in the streets,
    people are wearing sackcloth.
    Everyone is crying.

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Footnotes

Isaiah 15:2 Dibon A city in the country of Moab. This name is like a Hebrew word meaning “to be very sad.”
Isaiah 15:2 places of worship Or “high places.” See “high places” in the Word List.
Isaiah 15:2 Nebo A city in the country of Moab and the name of a false god.
Isaiah 15:2 Medeba A city in the country of Moab. This name is like a Hebrew word meaning “to be very sad.”