Isaiah 17:2 net — The cities of Aroer are abandoned. They will be used for herds, which will lie down there in peace.

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"The cities of Aroer are abandoned. They will be used for herds, which will lie down there in peace."

— Isaiah 17:2, NET Bible

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Isaiah 17 — Context

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The Lord Will Judge Damascus This is an oracle about Damascus:“Look, Damascus is no longer a city, it is a heap of ruins!

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The cities of Aroer are abandoned. They will be used for herds, which will lie down there in peace.

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Fortified cities will disappear from Ephraim, and Damascus will lose its kingdom. The survivors in Syria will end up like the splendor of the Israelites,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

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“At that time Jacob’s splendor will be greatly diminished, and he will become skin and bones.

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It will be as when one gathers the grain harvest, and his hand gleans the ear of grain. It will be like one gathering the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim.

Isaiah 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 17:2 say?
Isaiah 17:2 in the NET Bible reads: “The cities of Aroer are abandoned. They will be used for herds, which will lie down there in peace.”
Where is Isaiah 17:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 17:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 17, verse 2.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 17:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 17:2 in?
Isaiah 17:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 17:2?
Isaiah 17:2 reads (NET): “The cities of Aroer are abandoned. They will be used for herds, which will lie down there in peace.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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