Isaiah 22:11

11 And you made a reservoir 1between the two walls For the waters of the 2old pool. But you did not depend on Him who made it, Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago.

Isaiah 22:11 In-Context

9 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.
10 Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem And tore down houses to fortify the wall.
11 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.
12 Therefore in that day the Lord GOD of hosts called you to weeping, to wailing, To shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth.
13 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."

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Kings 25:4; Jeremiah 39:4
  • 2. 2 Kings 20:20; 2 Chronicles 32:3, 4

Footnotes 2

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