Isaiah 21:13-17

This is a message about Arabia: A group of traders from Dedan spent the night near some trees in Arabia. They gave water to thirsty travelers; the people of Tema gave food to those who were escaping. They were running from swords, from swords ready to kill, from bows ready to shoot, from a hard battle. This is what the Lord said to me: “In one year all the glory of the country of Kedar will be gone. (This is a year as a hired helper counts time.) At that time only a few of the archers, the soldiers of Kedar, will be left alive.” The LORD, the God of Israel, has spoken.