Isaiah 17:1

The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 17:1

BSB
This is the burden against Damascus: "Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.
AKJV
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
CPDV
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city, and it will be like a heap of stones in ruin.
ERV
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
NHEB
The burden of Damascus: "Look, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it will be a ruinous heap.
SMT
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus being taken away from a city, and it was a falling heap of rubbish.

Commentary for Isaiah 17:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 17:1
Summary
Damascus destroyed becomes uninhabited ruins
Place
Damascus
Event
Damascus demolished
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Judgment