Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.
Bible References
Go not
Jeremiah 4:5
Report this message in Judah. Make it heard in Jerusalem. Say: Blow the ram's horn throughout the land. Shout loudly and say: 'Assemble together! Let us go into the fortified cities.'
Jeremiah 8:14
Why are we sitting still? Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the fortified (mother) cities. Let us perish there, because Jehovah our God has doomed us. He has given us poisoned water to drink, for we have sinned against Jehovah.
Jeremiah 14:18
If I go to the field, I see those killed because of war. If I go to the city, I see those sick because of famine. Prophets and priests wander through a land they have not heard of.'
Judges 5:6
In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted. Travelers used the back roads.
The sword
Jeremiah 4:10
I said, Lord Jehovah, you have greatly deceived these people and Jerusalem. You said that everything would go well for them, but a sword is held at their throats (threatens their lives).
2 Chronicles 15:5
No one could come and go in peace at that time. This is because everyone living in the land had a lot of turmoil.
Job 18:11
Terrors startle him on every side and chase him at his heels.
Psalm 31:13
I have heard the whispering of many people, terror on every side, while they made plans together against me. They were plotting to take my life.
Isaiah 1:20
Refuse and rebel and swords will devour you. Jehovah has spoken.
Luke 19:43
The time is coming when your enemies will surround you and blockade you with a rampart (wall) on all sides. They will close in on you.