Isa 16:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 16:1-4: 16:1-4 A request for asylum. 16:1 Moab was known for its sheep (see 2 Kgs 3:4 ). The lambs were sent as tribute to Judah in recognition of Judah’s sovereignty over Moab. • Sela ( the cliff ), an unknown remote site, was apparently where the Moabites escaped through the desert .

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‏ Isaiah 16:1-4

Summary for Isa 16:1-4: 16:1-4 ^a A request for asylum. 16:1 ^b Moab was known for its sheep (see 2 Kgs 3:4 ^c). The lambs were sent as tribute to Judah in recognition of Judah’s sovereignty over Moab.

• Sela (the cliff), an unknown remote site, was apparently where the Moabites escaped through the desert.
Summary for Isa 16:3-4: 16:3-4 ^d Do not betray us ... Hide them: Moab’s situation would become so dire that they would beg for asylum in other lands.
Summary for Isa 16:4-5: 16:4-5 ^e This prophecy of salvation spoke of the future of David’s dynasty.

• Activities such as oppression and destruction would cease with the end of Moabite hostilities (see 2 Kgs 13:20 ^f).