Isaiah 15, found in the King James Version of the Bible, describes a prophecy of the impending destruction and devastation of Moab, a neighboring nation of ancient Israel. In this chapter, Isaiah delivers a message of mourning and woe concerning the fall of Moab, a land known for its wealth and pride.
The chapter begins with a call to weep and mourn for the people of Moab, as their cities and fields have been laid waste. Their once-prosperous land is now desolate and deserted, with no refuge for the people to seek shelter. The Moabites are advised to flee to neighboring regions like Zoar and Eglath-shelishiyah, where they may find temporary safety.
As the destruction unfolds, the chapter emphasizes the extent of the calamity, with cries of distress reaching the borders of Moab and even its capital, Kir-hareseth. The inhabitants of Moab are depicted as lamenting and wailing, their hearts filled with anguish.