Isaiah 18:1

Oracle Of Judgment On Cush

¹ Woe to the land of whirring wings that is beyond the rivers of Cush, ² which sends envoys by the sea, in papyrus boats over the water! Go, swift messengers, to a tall, smooth-skinned nation, to a people feared far and wide, a nation that metes out punishment and oppresses, whose land the rivers divide.

As Good as Dead

Beyond the River

Cush

Ethiopia

2 Kings 19:9

When he heard that it was being said about King Tirhakah of Ethiopia, "Look! He has come out to attack you!" he again sent messengers to Hezekiah.

Ezekiel 30:4-5

War will come to Egypt, and Ethiopia will be in anguish when the slain fall in Egypt, when her wealth is carried off, and her foundations are demolished.

Zephaniah 2:12

"Now as for you, Cush, you will surely be slain by my sword!

Zephaniah 3:10

"From beyond the rivers of Sudan my worshipers including my dispersed people will present offerings to me.

Ruth 2:12

May the LORD repay you for your work, and may a full reward be given you from the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge."

Psalm 17:8

Protect me as the most precious part of the eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings

Psalm 36:7

How precious is your gracious love, God! The children of men take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 57:1

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.

Psalm 61:4

Let me make my home in your tent forever; let me hide under the shelter of your wings. Interlude

Psalm 63:7

For you have been my strength, and in the shadow of your wings I will shout for joy.

Psalm 91:4

With his feathers he will cover you, under his wings you will find safety. His truth is your shield and armor.

Isaiah 20:3-6

Then the LORD said, "Just as my servant Isaiah has walked around naked and barefoot for three years as a sign and a warning for Egypt and Ethiopia,

Isaiah 30:2-3

They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.

Isaiah 31:1

"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD!

Ezekiel 30:9

"When that happens, couriers will go out in ships to terrify Ethiopia in its complacency. Anguish will visit them as it will visit Egypt. Watch out! It's coming!'"

Matthew 23:37

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!