Isaiah 22:10 nasb — Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem And tore down houses to fortify the wall.

NASB

"Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem And tore down houses to fortify the wall."

— Isaiah 22:10, NASB

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Isaiah 22 — Context

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Then your choicest valleys were full of chariots, And the horsemen took up fixed positions at the gate.

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And He removed the defense of Judah. In that day you depended on the weapons of the house of the forest,

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And you saw that the breaches In the wall of the city of David were many; And you collected the waters of the lower pool.

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Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem And tore down houses to fortify the wall.

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And you made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the old pool. But you did not depend on Him who made it, Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago.

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Therefore in that day the Lord GOD of hosts called you to weeping, to wailing, To shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth.

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Instead, there is gaiety and gladness, Killing of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, Eating of meat and drinking of wine: "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we may die."

Isaiah 22:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:10 say?
Isaiah 22:10 in the NASB reads: “Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem And tore down houses to fortify the wall.”
Where is Isaiah 22:10 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 10.
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 22:10.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:10 in?
Isaiah 22:10 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 22:10?
Isaiah 22:10 reads (NASB): “Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem And tore down houses to fortify the wall.” 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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