What does Isaiah 10:30 mean?
ESV: Cry aloud, O daughter of Gallim! Give attention, O Laishah! O poor Anathoth!
NIV: Cry out, Daughter Gallim! Listen, Laishah! Poor Anathoth!
NASB: Cry aloud with your voice, daughter of Gallim! Pay attention, Laishah and wretched Anathoth!
CSB: Cry aloud, daughter of Gallim! Listen, Laishah! Anathoth is miserable.
NLT: Scream in terror, you people of Gallim! Shout out a warning to Laishah. Oh, poor Anathoth!
KJV: Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.
NKJV: Lift up your voice, O daughter of Gallim! Cause it to be heard as far as Laish— O poor Anathoth!
Verse Commentary:
Isaiah is describing the route of an invading army that will come to attack Jerusalem (Isaiah 10:28–29). The army would spend the night in the town of Geba. This leads to panic in the nearby towns of Ramah and Gibeah. Instead of moving towards those towns, the invaders will head straight for Anathoth on their way to Jerusalem. Isaiah tells the people of the nearby towns of Gallim and Laishah to cry aloud because of the potential destruction coming their way. He concludes, though, by simply saying "O poor Anathoth!"
Anathoth was the hometown of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1) and is just northeast of Jerusalem. This next move brings the invaders remarkably close to their ultimate target.
Verse Context:
Isaiah 10:20–34 describes the remnant that will be saved in Israel and who will reestablish trust in the Lord. Only these few will be saved, and the Lord's destruction will come. The Lord, though, urges His people not to fear the Assyrians. His anger will soon turn from Israel to Assyria's direction. He will use His supernatural power to end Assyria's oppression over Israel. Even if a great Assyrian army marches all the way to the edge of Jerusalem, the Lord will cut them down as a forest.
Chapter Summary:
Isaiah declares woe on those in Israel and Judah who use the law to take advantage of the poor. These people will not escape the Lord's judgment. He next describes the Assyrians as the Lord's staff of judgment against the godless nation that is His people. When He is done punishing His people, the Lord will turn His anger on the Assyrians, nearly destroying them. Eventually, a remnant of Israelites will return to faith in the Lord. Destruction will come, but it will not consume everything. The Lord will triumph over Assyria.
Chapter Context:
Isaiah 10 follows prophecies about God's judgment on Israel for the nation's sins. It begins pronouncing sorrow for those who oppress the poor and needy. He also declares woe on the Assyrians, whom the Lord is using to judge His people Israel. Soon, the Lord will direct His anger against the Assyrians for the arrogance of their king. He will burn them down as a forest. A remnant of Israel will survive the Assyrian judgment and trust the Lord again. His anger will turn from Israel to Assyria. The Assyrian oppression of Israel will be ended.
Book Summary:
Isaiah is among the most important prophetic books in the entire Bible. The first segment details God's impending judgment against ancient peoples for sin and idolatry (Isaiah 1—35). The second part of Isaiah briefly explains a failed assault on Jerusalem during the rule of Hezekiah (Isaiah 36—39). The final chapters predict Israel's rescue from Babylonian captivity (Isaiah 40—48), the promised Messiah (Isaiah 49—57), and the final glory of Jerusalem and God's people (Isaiah 58—66).
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