The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
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Interpretation
Sin desolates cities. It is strange that great conquerors should take pride in being enemies to mankind; but it is better that flocks should lie down there, than that they should harbour any in open rebellion against God and holiness.
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This thought runs through Isaiah 17:1-5.
Glossary
- Aroer Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Arair.