Isaiah 22:1-7 ▼

1 The oracle concerning the valley of vision. What is the matter with you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops?

2 You who were full of noise, You roaring city, you exultant town; Your slain were not slain with the sword, Nor did they die in battle.

3 All your rulers have fled together, And have been captured without the bow; All of you who were found were captured together, Though they had fled far away.

4 Therefore I say, “Turn your gaze away from me, Let me weep bitterly, Do not insist on comforting me concerning the destruction of the daughter of my people.”

5 For Lord Yahweh of hosts has a day of confusion, oppression, and panic In the valley of vision, A breaking down of walls And a crying to the mountain.

6 Now Elam took up the quiver With the chariots, infantry, and horsemen; And Kir uncovered the shield.

7 Then your choicest valleys were full of chariots, And the horsemen took up fixed positions at the gate.