Isaiah 18:1

Oracle Of Judgment On Cush

¹ Alas, oh land of whirring wings
Which lies beyond the rivers of Cush,
² It sends messengers by sea in boats made of reeds that skim over the surface of the water. Go, swift messengers, to a tall and smooth-skinned people, a people who are feared far and near, a strong and aggressive nation, whose land is divided by rivers.

As Good as Dead

Beyond the River

Cush

Ethiopia

2 Kings 19:9

Sennacherib heard that King Tirhakah of Sudan was coming to fight him. Sennacherib sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying:

Ezekiel 30:4-5

There will be war in Egypt and anguish in Ethiopia. Many Egyptians will fall dead. People will take away Egypt's wealth, and its foundations will be torn down.

Zephaniah 2:12

You Ethiopians (Cushites) will be slain by my sword!

Zephaniah 3:10

The daughter of my scattered ones (my people) (my worshippers) will bring an offering to me from beyond the rivers of Ethiopia.

Ruth 2:12

May Jehovah reward you for what you have done. May you have a full reward from Jehovah the God of Israel, to whom you have come for protection!

Psalm 17:8

Keep me as if I were the pupil (apple) of your eye (center of attention). Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 36:7

How precious is your loving-kindness, O God! And the children of men put their trust in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 57:1

([Psalm of David]) Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me for I take refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge until disaster has passed.

Psalm 61:4

Let me live in your sanctuary all my life. Let me find safety under your wings.

Psalm 63:7

You have been my help. In the shadow (defense) of your wings, I sing joyfully.

Psalm 91:4

He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge. His truth is your shield and armor.

Isaiah 20:3-6

Jehovah said: Just as my servant Isaiah has gone stripped and barefoot for three years, as a sign and portent against Egypt and Cush,

Isaiah 30:2-3

You go to Egypt for help without asking for my advice. You want Egypt to protect you. You put your trust in Egypt's military might.

Isaiah 31:1

How horrible it will be for those who go to Egypt for help! Cursed are those who rely on very strong warhorses, who depend on many chariots. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel. They do not seek Jehovah.

Ezekiel 30:9

On that day I will send messengers in ships to terrify those who live in safety in Sudan. The people of Sudan will be in anguish when Egypt is in trouble. That day is coming!'

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you kill the prophets and stone the messengers who are sent to you! How often I wanted to gather your children together, even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings. But you were not willing!