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Let the watchman be fully alert.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When he sees riders, horsemen in pairs, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, let him listen diligently, very diligently.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he sees chariots with teams of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, fully alert.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he saw a chariot <i>with</i> a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, <i>and</i> a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he saw a chariot <i>with</i> a pair of horsemen, A chariot of donkeys, <i>and</i> a chariot of camels, And he listened earnestly with great care.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“When he sees a column of chariots, horsemen in pairs, A train of donkeys, a train of camels, He is to pay close attention, very close attention.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When he sees riders, horsemen in pairs, A train of donkeys, a train of camels, Let him pay close attention, very close attention.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When he sees riders, horsemen in pairs, A train of donkeys, a train of camels, Let him pay close attention, very close attention.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Indeed, he shall see riders, horsemen in pairs, Riders of donkeys, riders of camels, So let him pay close attention, very close attention.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“When he sees a chariot, horsemen in pairs, A train of donkeys and a train of camels, Let him pay attention <i>and</i> listen closely, very closely.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he sees riders — pairs of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels — he must pay close attention.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he sees riders— pairs of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels— he must pay close attention.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and when he seeth a troop, horsemen in pairs, a troop of asses, a troop of camels, he shall hearken diligently with much heed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When they see cavalry troops and columns of soldiers on donkeys and camels, tell them to be ready!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and when he seeth a troop, horsemen in pairs, a troop of asses, a troop of camels, he shall hearken diligently with much heed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will see chariots, pairs of horsemen, riders on donkeys, and riders on camels. Let him watch carefully, very carefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If he sees riders coming on horseback, two by two, and riders on donkeys and camels, he is to observe them carefully."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When he sees chariots, each man with a pair of horses, riders on donkeys or riders on camels, let him pay attention, full attention."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he sees chariots with teams of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, fully alert.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he sees chariots, teams of horses, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, very alert." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he sees chariots, horsemen in pairs, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, let him listen diligently, very diligently."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he sees a troop, horsemen in pairs, a troop of donkeys, a troop of camels, he shall listen diligently with great attentiveness.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he has seen a chariot—a couple of horsemen, "" The rider of a donkey, the rider of a camel, "" And he has given attention—He has increased attention!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he hath seen a chariot -- a couple of horsemen, The rider of an ass, the rider of a camel, And he hath given attention -- He hath increased attention!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will see a chariot, a pair of horse men, the rider of an ass, the rider of a camel; and listening, he listened with much attention.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he saw a chariot with two horsemen, a rider upon an ass, and a rider upon a camel: and he beheld them diligently with much heed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he saw a chariot with two horsemen, and a rider on an donkey, and a rider on a camel. And he considered them diligently, with an intense gaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If he sees a chariot, a pair of horses, Someone riding a donkey, someone riding a camel, Then let him pay heed, very close heed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he sees riders, horsemen in pairs, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, let him listen diligently, very diligently.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a rider on an ass and a rider on a camel; and he hearkened diligently with much heed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he saw a mount of two horsemen riding a donkey and riding a camel, and I listened to a great report<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when he seeth a troop, horsemen by pairs, A troop of asses, a troop of camels, He shall hearken diligently with much heed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I saw two mounted horsemen, and a rider on an ass, and a rider on a camel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/21-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=4241" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/21.htm">Babylon is Fallen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>For this is what the Lord says to me: “Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wə·rā·’āh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">When he sees</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: re·ḵeḇ (N-ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">chariots</a> <a href="/hebrew/6776.htm" title="6776: ṣe·meḏ (N-msc) -- A couple, pair. A yoke or team; hence, an acre.">with teams</a> <a href="/hebrew/6571.htm" title="6571: pā·rā·šîm (N-mp) -- A steed, a driver, cavalry. From parash; a steed (compare cuwc); also a driver, i.e. cavalry.">of horsemen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: re·ḵeḇ (N-msc) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">riders</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">on donkeys,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: re·ḵeḇ (N-msc) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">riders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: gā·māl (N-ms) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">on camels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7181.htm" title="7181: wə·hiq·šîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To incline (ears), attend. A primitive root; to prick up the ears, i.e. Hearken.">he must be alert,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7182.htm" title="7182: qe·šeḇ (N-ms) -- Attentiveness. From qashab; a hearkening."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (Adj-msc) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">fully</a> <a href="/hebrew/7182.htm" title="7182: qā·šeḇ (N-ms) -- Attentiveness. From qashab; a hearkening.">alert.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2</a></span><br />And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a></span><br />“Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-29.htm">Jeremiah 50:29</a></span><br />Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Habakkuk 2:1</a></span><br />I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I will watch to see what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7</a></span><br />As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-19.htm">Jeremiah 4:19-21</a></span><br />My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. / Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. / How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-17.htm">Jeremiah 6:17</a></span><br />I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-17.htm">2 Kings 9:17-20</a></span><br />Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in peace?’” / So a horseman rode off to meet Jehu and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” And the watchman reported, “The messenger reached them, but he is not coming back.” / So the king sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Jeremiah 51:12</a></span><br />Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Nahum 2:3-4</a></span><br />The shields of his mighty men are red; the valiant warriors are dressed in scarlet. The fittings of the chariots flash like fire on the day they are prepared, and the spears of cypress have been brandished. / The chariots dash through the streets; they rush around the plazas, appearing like torches, darting about like lightning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-8.htm">Revelation 14:8</a></span><br />Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-2.htm">Jeremiah 50:2</a></span><br />“Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-1.htm">Isaiah 13:1-22</a></span><br />This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: / Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. / I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Revelation 17:1-2</a></span><br />Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-41.htm">Jeremiah 50:41-42</a></span><br />Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he listened diligently with much heed:</p><p class="hdg">and he saw</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Isaiah 21:9</a></b></br> And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, <i>with</i> a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-24.htm">Isaiah 37:24</a></b></br> By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, <i>and</i> the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, <i>and</i> the forest of his Carmel.</p><p class="hdg">he harkened.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a></b></br> Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let <i>them</i> slip.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Alert</a> <a href="/psalms/104-11.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-3.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-28.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-7.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-22.htm">Close</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Couple</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/psalms/104-11.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-19.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-22.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Horsemen</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-28.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Pairs</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/psalms/76-6.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/psalms/76-6.htm">Riders</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-1.htm">Special</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Train</a> <a href="/psalms/74-19.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/genesis/7-15.htm">Twos</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/29-20.htm">Alert</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-6.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-23.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-6.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-6.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Close</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Couple</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-7.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-6.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-23.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-18.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-23.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Horsemen</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Pairs</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-23.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-21.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Riders</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Special</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-2.htm">Train</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">Twos</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-9.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/21-1.htm">The prophet, bewailing the captivity of his people, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/21-6.htm">sees in a vision the fall of Babylon by the Medes and Persians.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/21-11.htm">Edom, scorning the prophet, is moved to repentance.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm">The set time of Arabia's calamity.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Chariots and horsemen were common military assets in ancient Near Eastern warfare, symbolizing strength and speed. The presence of chariots indicates a formidable force, often associated with the Assyrian or Babylonian armies, known for their military prowess. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages that describe military invasions, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/4-13.htm">Jeremiah 4:13</a>, where chariots are likened to a whirlwind.<p><b>riders on donkeys</b><br>Riders on donkeys suggest a contrast to the chariots and horsemen. Donkeys were typically used for peaceful purposes or by those of lower status, as seen in the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey (<a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5</a>), symbolizing humility and peace. In this context, the mention of donkey riders may indicate a diverse array of forces or a different aspect of the approaching threat, possibly representing messengers or scouts.<p><b>riders on camels</b><br>Camels were often used for long-distance travel and trade, especially in desert regions. Their inclusion here may suggest the involvement of nomadic tribes or distant nations in the impending conflict. Camels are also mentioned in <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a>, symbolizing wealth and trade, but in this context, they likely emphasize the far-reaching nature of the threat.<p><b>he must be alert, fully alert.”</b><br>The repetition of the command to be alert underscores the urgency and seriousness of the situation. It calls for vigilance and readiness in the face of impending danger. This echoes the biblical theme of watchfulness, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, where believers are urged to be sober and vigilant against spiritual adversaries. The emphasis on alertness also highlights the role of the watchman, a common biblical metaphor for prophets and leaders responsible for warning and guiding the people (<a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who received and conveyed the vision. He is a major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of both judgment and hope.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/watchman.htm">Watchman</a></b><br>The individual instructed to observe and report what he sees. In ancient times, watchmen were crucial for the safety and security of a city, often stationed on walls or towers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/chariots_and_horsemen.htm">Chariots and Horsemen</a></b><br>Symbols of military power and impending invasion. In the context of Isaiah, they often represent the might of foreign nations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/riders_on_donkeys_and_camels.htm">Riders on Donkeys and Camels</a></b><br>These animals were commonly used for travel and trade, indicating a diverse array of forces or messengers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>Though not mentioned directly in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/21.htm">Isaiah 21</a> is a prophecy concerning the fall of Babylon, a significant event in biblical history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_faith.htm">Vigilance in Faith</a></b><br>Just as the watchman is instructed to pay close attention, Christians are called to be vigilant in their faith, watching for the signs of God's work in the world and in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_observation.htm">Discernment in Observation</a></b><br>The watchman must discern the meaning of what he sees. Believers are encouraged to seek discernment through prayer and study of the Scriptures to understand God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_spiritual_battles.htm">Preparedness for Spiritual Battles</a></b><br>The imagery of chariots and horsemen reminds us of spiritual warfare. Christians should be prepared, wearing the full armor of God as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_god's_messages.htm">Diversity in God's Messages</a></b><br>The mention of different riders suggests that God's messages can come in various forms and through different people. We should be open to hearing God's voice in unexpected ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The prophecy of Babylon's fall assures us that God is in control of history. We can trust in His ultimate plan and justice, even when worldly powers seem overwhelming.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">A chariot with a couple of horsemen.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">a troop, a couple. </span>Both asses and camels were employed in the Persian army (Herod., i. 80, iv. 129). They probably indicate, the former an Arab, the latter a Carmanian contingent. Both are named (11,173 asses, 5,230 camels) among the spoil taken by Sennacherib on the defeat of Merodach-baladan (Bellino Tablet in <span class= "ital">Records of the Past, </span>i. 26).<p><span class= "bld">He hearkened diligently with much heed.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">he listened sharply, listened sharply, </span>with the iteration of intensity. What had met the watchman's eye in his vision had passed by in silence, and had left him in doubt as to its meaning. Was it the symbol of a Babylonian army marching out against rebels, or of a rebel army on the way to attack Babylon? He listened, but no voice came out of the darkness to interpret the vision for him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he saw... he hearkened</span>; rather, <span class="accented">he shall see</span>... he <span class="accented">shall hearken</span> (Kay). He is to wait and watch until he sees a certain sight; then he is to listen attentively, and he will hear the crash of the falling city. <span class="cmt_word">A chariot with a couple of horsemen</span>; rather, <span class="accented">a troop of horsemen riding two and two</span>. This is exactly how a cavalry force was ordinarily represented by the Assyrians. Chariots are not intended either here or in ver. 9. They were not employed by the Persians until a late period of their history (see 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 4. pp. 113, 122). <span class="cmt_word">A chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels</span>; rather, <span class="accented">men mounted on asses and on camels</span>. It is well known that both animals were employed by the Persians in their expeditions to carry the baggage (Herod., 1:80; 4:129; Xen., 'Cyrop.,' 7:1, etc.). But neither animal was ever attached to a chariot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/21-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When he sees</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרָ֣אָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chariots</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֗כֶב</span> <span class="translit">(re·ḵeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with teams</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֚מֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·meḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6776.htm">Strong's 6776: </a> </span><span class="str2">A couple, pair</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of horsemen,</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּֽרָשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(pā·rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6571.htm">Strong's 6571: </a> </span><span class="str2">A steed, a driver, cavalry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">riders</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֥כֶב</span> <span class="translit">(re·ḵeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on donkeys,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">riders</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֣כֶב</span> <span class="translit">(re·ḵeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on camels,</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּמָ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(gā·māl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A camel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must be alert,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִקְשִׁ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiq·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7181.htm">Strong's 7181: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prick up the ears, hearken</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fully</span><br /><span class="heb">רַב־</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alert.”</span><br /><span class="heb">קָֽשֶׁב׃</span> <span class="translit">(qā·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7182.htm">Strong's 7182: </a> </span><span class="str2">Attentiveness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/21-7.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 21:7 When he sees a troop horsemen (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/21-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 21:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 21:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/21-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 21:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 21:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>