Isaiah 16
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6–12 In verse 6, we learn of Moab’s sin: pride; this is the reason God’s judgment will fall on Moab. Sin always brings judgment. And though God is compassionate and is willing to forgive sin, He never overlooks it or ignores it; sin always has its consequences.84
The consequences for Moab will be the destruction of its fields, orchards and vineyards (verses 8,10). Even the Lord will weep to see it (verse 9). However, the Moabites’ pride will remain unbroken; instead of turning to the Lord, they will continue to pray at the shrine of their god Chemosh—but to no avail (verse 12). Chemosh cannot hear them: he is but an idol.
13–14 The Lord revealed to Isaiah that His judgment on Moab would fall within three years. Such a quick fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy would certainly increase his credibility as a prophet in the eyes of the people! But more important, those three years would allow the Moabites further time to repent and thereby escape the judgment soon to fall.85