Isaiah 22:3 net — All your leaders ran away together– they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together– they were c…

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"All your leaders ran away together– they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together– they were captured without a single arrow being shot."

— Isaiah 22:3, NET Bible

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Isaiah 22 — Context

1

The Lord Will Judge Jerusalem This is an oracle about the Valley of Vision: What is the reason that all of you go up to the rooftops?

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The noisy city is full of raucous sounds; the town is filled with revelry. Your slain were not cut down by the sword; they did not die in battle.

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All your leaders ran away together– they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together– they were captured without a single arrow being shot.

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So I say:“Don’t look at me! I am weeping bitterly. Don’t try to console me concerning the destruction of my defenseless people.”

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For the Sovereign LORD of Heaven’s Armies, has planned a day of panic, defeat, and confusion. In the Valley of Vision people shout and cry out to the hill.

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The Elamites picked up the quiver, and came with chariots and horsemen; the men of Kir prepared the shield.

Isaiah 22:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:3 say?
Isaiah 22:3 in the NET Bible reads: “All your leaders ran away together– they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together– they were captured without a single arrow being shot.”
Where is Isaiah 22:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 3.
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 22:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:3 in?
Isaiah 22:3 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 22:3?
Isaiah 22:3 reads (NET): “All your leaders ran away together– they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together– they were captured without a single arrow being shot.” 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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