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12 The guard answered,
    “Morning is coming, but then night will come again.
If you have something else to ask,
    then come back[a] later and ask.”

God’s Message About Arabia

13 This is a message about Arabia:

A caravan from Dedan spent the night
    near some trees in the Arabian Desert.
14 They gave water to some thirsty travelers.
    The people of Tema gave them food.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 21:12 come back This can also mean “change your heart” or “repent.”

12 The watchman replies,
    “Morning is coming, but also the night.
If you would ask, then ask;
    and come back yet again.”

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.

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