An Oracle Concerning Philistia
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This is the burden which came in the year that d King Ahaz died.
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"Do not rejoice, all you of Philistia,
e Because the rod that struck you is broken;
For out of the serpent's roots will come forth a viper,
f And its offspring will be a fiery flying serpent.
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The firstborn of the poor will feed,
And the needy will lie down in safety;
I will kill your roots with famine,
And it will slay your remnant.
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Wail, O gate! Cry, O city!
All you of Philistia are dissolved;
For smoke will come from the north,
And no one will be alone in his appointed times."
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What will they answer the messengers of the nation?
That g the LORD has founded Zion,
And h the poor of His people shall take refuge in it.
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Cross References
2 Kings 16:20
So Ahaz rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Hezekiah his son reigned in his place.
2 Chronicles 28:27
So Ahaz rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, in Jerusalem; but they did not bring him into the tombs of the kings of Israel. Then Hezekiah his son reigned in his place.
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Cross References
2 Chronicles 26:6
Now he went out and made war against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod; and he built cities around Ashdod and among the Philistines.
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Cross References
2 Kings 18:8
He subdued the Philistines, as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
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Cross References
Psalms 87:1
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Psalms 87:5
And of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her.
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Cross References
Zechariah 11:11
So it was broken on that day. Thus the poor of the flock, who were watching me, knew that it was the word of the LORD.
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