Texts · 26 · Prophet and Priest

'Do not fear Assyria, my people'

Biblical prophets use 'fear not' for kings, but more often for the whole nation: O my people in Zion, do not fear Assyria.

Reassurance shifts to the people.

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'Give ear, all inhabitants of the land!' says Joel.

Bible reference: Isaiah 10:24; Joel 1:2

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 413–414

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