Isaiah 22:2 nasb — You who were full of noise, You boisterous town, you exultant city; Your slain were not slain with the sword, Nor did t…

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"You who were full of noise, You boisterous town, you exultant city; Your slain were not slain with the sword, Nor did they die in battle."

— Isaiah 22:2, NASB

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Isaiah 22 — Context

1

The oracle concerning the valley of vision. What is the matter with you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops?

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You who were full of noise, You boisterous town, you exultant city; Your slain were not slain with the sword, Nor did they die in battle.

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All your rulers have fled together, And have been captured without the bow; All of you who were found were taken captive together, Though they had fled far away.

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Therefore I say, "Turn your eyes away from me, Let me weep bitterly, Do not try to comfort me concerning the destruction of the daughter of my people."

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For the Lord GOD of hosts has a day of panic, subjugation and confusion In the valley of vision, A breaking down of walls And a crying to the mountain.

Isaiah 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:2 say?
Isaiah 22:2 in the NASB reads: “You who were full of noise, You boisterous town, you exultant city; Your slain were not slain with the sword, Nor did they die in battle.”
Where is Isaiah 22:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, 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 22:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:2 in?
Isaiah 22:2 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 22:2?
Isaiah 22:2 reads (NASB): “You who were full of noise, You boisterous town, you exultant city; Your slain were not slain with the sword, Nor did they die in battle.” 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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