Ar, a city located in Moab, holds a significant place in biblical history, particularly in the context of its destruction. Moab, situated east of the Dead Sea, was often in conflict with the Israelites. The city of Ar is mentioned in the Bible as part of the territory that the Israelites encountered during their wilderness journey.

The destruction of Ar is prophesied in the book of Isaiah, which speaks of the impending judgment upon Moab. Isaiah 15:1 states, "This is an oracle concerning Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night!" This prophecy highlights the sudden and complete nature of the destruction that would befall Ar, emphasizing the swift execution of divine judgment.

The context of this prophecy is rooted in the broader narrative of Moab's relationship with Israel and its eventual downfall due to its opposition to God's people. The Moabites, descendants of Lot, often found themselves at odds with Israel, leading to various conflicts and divine judgments pronounced by the prophets.

The destruction of Ar serves as a testament to the fulfillment of God's word through His prophets. It underscores the theme of divine retribution against nations that oppose His will and His people. The swift destruction of Ar, as prophesied by Isaiah, is a reminder of the sovereignty of God over the nations and His ability to execute judgment according to His divine plan.

In addition to Isaiah, the book of Numbers also references Ar in the context of Israel's journey. Numbers 21:15 mentions "the slopes of the ravines that lead to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab." This geographical reference situates Ar within the broader landscape of Moab, providing insight into its location and significance during the Israelites' travels.

The destruction of Ar is a pivotal event that reflects the broader themes of judgment and redemption found throughout the Bible. It serves as a historical example of the consequences faced by those who stand in opposition to God's purposes, while also affirming the reliability of prophetic declarations as recorded in Scripture.Numbers 21:26-30
For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to Arnon.
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Isaiah 15:1
The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;
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1944. epikataratos -- accursed
... epikataratos Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-kat-ar'-at-os) Short Definition: accursed
Definition: on whom a curse has been invoked, accursed, doomed to destruction. ...
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Council of Milan.
... But at the very time that they were planning our destruction we effected our escape,
although they had sent letters to Donatus, the proconsul, against ... Ar. 33. ...
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He Defends his Flight.
... taken place, I perceived the spirit of my enemies, and considered that they would
make use of all possible means to accomplish my destruction, from fear ... Ar. ...
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An Account of the Plot Formed against the Holy Athanasius.
... had been entrusted to his hands knowing as they did by experience his zeal for the
truth, they thought that his rule would prove the destruction of their ... Ar. ...
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Deposition of Arius.
... We grieve for their destruction, and especially because, having once been instructed
in the doctrines of the Church, they have now sprung away. ... Apol. Ar. 24. ...
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The Nations of the South-East
... of Babylonian conquest which overwhelmed Judah spared Ammon; after the destruction
of Jerusalem ... a flame from the city of Sihon; it hath consumed Ar of Moab ...
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Chapter xix
... to be the agents of this destruction; the cause that makes this destruction imperative
is ... Zo'ar, the resultant name, builds on the root of the word for "tiny ...
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If it is Wrong to Flee, it is Worse to Persecute.
... For the more the flight of their enemies becomes known, so much the more notorious
will be the destruction or the banishment which their treachery has ... Ar. 4. ...
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Council Held at Sardica.
... imprisonments, the murders, the stripes, the forged letters, the indignities, the
stripping naked of virgins, the banishments, the destruction of churches ... Ar. ...
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Letter Lii. To the Canonic??.
... It follows, that this new invention about the order really involves the destruction
of the actual existence, and is a denial of the whole faith. ... Ar. et Sel. ...
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part viii.
... he makes war against the saints by banishing the Bishops; although indeed he exercises
this power but for a little while [1765] to his own destruction. ... Ar. 59. ...
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