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full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Are not my commanders all kings?&#8217 he says.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will say, ‘Each of my princes will soon be a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for he says: “Are not my commanders all kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Are not all my commanders kings?” he says.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he saith, <i>Are</i> not my princes altogether kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For he says, ‘<i>Are</i> not my princes altogether kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For it says, “Are not my officers all kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For it says, &#8220Are not my princes all kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For it says, “Are not my princes all kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For it says, “Are not my princes all kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For Assyria says, “Are not my princes all kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he says, “Aren’t all my commanders kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he says,&#8221 Aren&#8217t all my commanders kings? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he saith, Are not my princes all of them kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king of Assyria says: My army commanders are kings! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For he saith, Are not my princes all of them kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They ask, 'Aren't all our commanders kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He boasts, "Every one of my commanders is a king! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Because this is what he is saying: 'My commanders are all kings, are they not?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Are not all my commanders kings?? he says.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, he says: "Are not my officials all kings? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he says, "Aren't all of my officials kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he says, “Aren’t all of my princes kings? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For he says, Are my princes not altogether kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For he saith, 'Are not my princes altogether kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he will say, Are not my chiefs united together kings?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he shall say: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For he will say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For he says, “Are not my commanders all kings?” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For he says: “Are not my commanders all kings?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he says, Are not my princes altogether kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because he said: “Behold, the Princes are Kings together<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For he saith: 'Are not my princes all of them kings?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if they should say to him, Thou alone art ruler;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/10-8.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=2169" 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/10.htm">Judgment on Assyria</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·ray (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">my commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mə·lā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he says.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>“Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?…<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="/isaiah/36-4.htm">Isaiah 36:4</a></span><br />The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-13.htm">Isaiah 37:13</a></span><br />Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-19.htm">2 Kings 18:19</a></span><br />The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-13.htm">2 Kings 19:13</a></span><br />Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-11.htm">Ezekiel 31:11</a></span><br />I delivered it into the hand of the ruler of the nations, for him to deal with it according to its wickedness. I have banished it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-18.htm">Jeremiah 46:18</a></span><br />As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-18.htm">Jeremiah 50:18</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “I will punish the king of Babylon and his land as I punished the king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Daniel 4:22</a></span><br />you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Daniel 5:18-19</a></span><br />As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. / Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Nahum 3:18</a></span><br />O king of Assyria, your shepherds slumber; your officers sleep. Your people are scattered on the mountains with no one to gather them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25</a></span><br />But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42</a></span><br />So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25</a></span><br />So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Acts 4:26</a></span><br />The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he said, Are not my princes altogether kings?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/36-8.htm">Isaiah 36:8</a></b></br> Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-24.htm">2 Kings 18:24</a></b></br> How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-10.htm">2 Kings 19:10</a></b></br> Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/5-16.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-16.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-14.htm">Princes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/27-4.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-5.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-9.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Princes</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/10-1.htm">The woe of tyrants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Assyria, the rod of hypocrites, for its pride shall be broken</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/10-20.htm">A remnant of Israel shall be saved</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/10-23.htm">Judah is comforted with promise of deliverance from Assyria</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Are not all my commanders kings?</b><br>This phrase reflects the arrogance and pride of the Assyrian king, who views his military leaders as equivalent to kings. Historically, the Assyrian Empire was known for its powerful and expansive military, which often subjugated other nations and their rulers. The Assyrian king's boast highlights his belief in the superiority and invincibility of his forces. This attitude is condemned by God, as it demonstrates a reliance on human strength rather than divine providence.<br><br>In the biblical context, this statement is part of a larger passage where God uses Assyria as an instrument of judgment against Israel, but also warns that Assyria's pride will lead to its own downfall. The Assyrian king's claim can be compared to other instances in Scripture where human leaders overestimate their power, such as Pharaoh in Exodus or Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel. These examples serve as reminders of God's ultimate sovereignty over all earthly powers.<br><br>Theologically, this phrase can be seen as a contrast to the true King, Jesus Christ, who embodies humility and servanthood. Unlike the Assyrian king, Christ's kingdom is not built on military might or human pride, but on love, sacrifice, and obedience to God. This serves as a prophetic foreshadowing of the coming Messiah, who will establish a kingdom that surpasses all earthly empires.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria</a></b><br>The dominant empire during the time of Isaiah, known for its military prowess and conquests. Assyria is often depicted as an instrument of God's judgment against Israel and other nations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He warned of judgment but also spoke of hope and restoration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders/kings.htm">Commanders/Kings</a></b><br>The Assyrian king boasts that his military leaders are as powerful as kings, reflecting the arrogance and pride of the empire.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah_and_israel.htm">Judah and Israel</a></b><br>The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people, often subject to the threats and invasions of surrounding empires like Assyria.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God's Judgment</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/10.htm">Isaiah 10</a> is God's use of Assyria as a tool for judgment against Israel due to their disobedience and idolatry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride can lead to a false sense of security and invincibility. The Assyrian king's boast is a reminder that human power is limited and subject to God's authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>God uses nations and leaders to accomplish His purposes, even when they are unaware of it. This should remind us of God's ultimate control over world events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_power.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Power</a></b><br>Earthly power and authority are fleeting. The Assyrian empire, once mighty, eventually fell. We should place our trust in God's eternal kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognizing our limitations and God's greatness should lead us to humility. We should seek to align our lives with God's will rather than our own ambitions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when it seems that the wicked prosper, God will ultimately bring justice. We can trust in His timing and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_using_flawed_empires_contradict_omnipotence.htm">Isaiah 10:15–16: Does it contradict divine omnipotence to use flawed human empires to accomplish God’s will, then punish them for their actions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_isaiah_10_7-11.htm">Isaiah 10:7-11: Is there sufficient historical or archaeological evidence supporting the extensive conquests described here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/isaiah_8_4__align_with_assyrian_records.htm">Isaiah 8:4: Does the swift judgment on Damascus and Samaria align with known Assyrian records or is it purely a biblical claim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jeremiah_7_4_deny_temple_protection.htm">Jeremiah 7:4: How can this passage imply the temple offers no protection despite other texts suggesting God's presence there protects His people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Are not my princes altogether kings?</span>--So Tiglath-pileser names the twenty-three kings (Ahaz and Pekah among them) who came to do homage and pay tribute at Damascus (<span class= "ital">Records of the Past, v.</span> 5-26).<span class= "bld"><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Are not my princes altogether kings</span>? One mark of the superiority of Assyria to other countries was to be seen in the fact that her king had not mere officers, but vassal kings under him. Hence the title "king of kings" assumed by so many Assyrian monarchs. While conquered territories were by degrees and to a certain extent absorbed into the empire and placed under prefects (see the 'Eponym Canon'), an outer zone of more loosely organized dependencies was always maintained by the Assyrians; and these dependencies continued ordinarily to be administered by their native monarchs (see 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 2. pp. 524-526). These are the "princes" who were "altogether kings." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/10-8.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">“Are not</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(hă·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּ֖ו</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרַ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kings?”</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָכִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he says.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאמַ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/10-8.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 10:8 For he says Aren't all of my (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/10-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 10:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 10:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/10-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 10:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 10:9" /></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>