Isaiah 16:12

And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the high place, that he shall come to his sanctuary to pray; but he shall not prevail.

Cross-references

Isaiah 15:2 Parallel

Isaiah 15:2 also depicts Moab going up to its high places and temples in mourning—the same futile religious activity described in Isaiah 16:12.

Isaiah 37:38 shows Sennacherib killed while worshiping his god—another example of false worship failing to save.

2 Kings 3:27 records Moab's child sacrifice causing wrath on Israel—a temporary success, contrasting with Isaiah's prophecy of failure.

Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:16-19 is answered, contrasting Moab's futile prayer to helpless idols—true God hears, false gods do not.

Psalm 115:3-7 mocks mute, powerless idols—directly explaining why Moab's worship fails: their gods cannot act or speak.

Jeremiah 48:7 says Moab's trust in Chemosh leads to exile, reinforcing that their worship cannot deliver them.

Jeremiah 48:13 predicts Moab's shame in Chemosh, directly echoing the failure of their worship.

Jeremiah 48:35 declares an end to Moab's high place sacrifices, confirming the futility of their worship.

Jeremiah 48:46 laments Moab's captivity under Chemosh, confirming that their prayers do not prevail.

Numbers 22:41 Historical context

Numbers 22:41 mentions Bamoth Baal, a high place of Moab—similar to the high place where Moab labors in vain in Isaiah 16:12.

1 Kings 11:7 Historical context

1 Kings 11:7 identifies Chemosh as Moab's god, providing background for the high place worship in Isaiah.

2 Kings 19:12 questions if any nation's gods saved them from Assyria—illustrating that false gods cannot save, like Moab.

Proverbs 1:28 depicts the wicked calling on God in vain—mirroring Moab's futile prayers that go unanswered.