Isaiah 29:1 meaning and explanation

Woe to you, O Ariel, the city of Ariel where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur.

Isaiah 29:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Isaiah speaks God's woe against Ariel, a name for Jerusalem, the city where David camped and where the temple stood. The name Ariel likely means "lion of God" or "altar hearth," and verse 2 plays on the altar image.

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