For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more on Dimon, lions on him that escapes of Moab, and on the remnant of the land.
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more.
Leviticus 26:18,21,24,28 And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins…
Jeremiah 48:43-45 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD…
lions
Leviticus 26:22 I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in number; and your high ways shall be desolate.
2 Kings 17:25 And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew some of them.
Jeremiah 15:3 And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the LORD: the sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy.
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but I will bring more upon Dimon
This part of the verse suggests that the current devastation is not the end; further judgment is to come. The use of "I will bring" indicates divine intervention, emphasizing that the calamities are not merely natural or coincidental but are orchestrated by God. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and His use of judgment to bring about repentance or to fulfill His purposes. The continuation of judgment upon Dimon serves as a warning to Moab and a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.
a lion upon the fugitives of Moab
The lion is a common biblical symbol of strength, power, and often destruction. In this context, it represents a fierce and unstoppable force that will come upon those fleeing from Moab. The fugitives, likely those escaping the initial devastation, will not find safety, as the lion signifies further peril. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God uses wild animals as instruments of judgment (e.g., Jeremiah 5:6). The lion could also symbolize a powerful enemy or invading force that God will use to complete Moab's judgment.
and upon the remnant of the land
The "remnant" refers to those who survive the initial calamities. In biblical prophecy, a remnant often signifies a small, surviving group that remains after widespread destruction. However, in this context, even the remnant is not spared from judgment, highlighting the totality of God's decree against Moab. This serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness of divine judgment and the futility of relying on human strength or escape. The concept of a remnant is also significant in other parts of Scripture, where it sometimes represents hope and future restoration, but here it underscores the completeness of Moab's downfall.
“ The waters of Dimon are full of blood ” (Isaiah 15:9)
• The scene is one of literal carnage. Streams that should nourish life now run red, highlighting the cost of Moab’s rebellion (cf. Isaiah 34:3; Psalm 58:10).
• Blood in water recalls earlier judgments—Exodus 7:20–21 shows Egypt’s Nile turned to blood as a sign of God’s displeasure.
• Dimon (same region as Dibon) sits on the Arnon River; households would witness this devastation firsthand.
• The Lord is just: the violence Moab inflicted on Israel (2 Kings 3:26–27) returns upon Moab’s own doorstep.
“ but I will bring more upon Dimon ” (Isaiah 15:9)
• Judgment is not finished; God Himself intensifies it. Jeremiah 48 parallels Isaiah’s prophecy, showing the continuing pattern of Moab’s downfall.
• “More” underscores that human tragedy does not exhaust divine justice; the Holy One sees every offense (Isaiah 26:21).
• The statement affirms God’s sovereignty—He is not reacting passively but actively decreeing consequences (Amos 4:12–13).
• This warns every nation that present suffering is not the worst fate; unrepentance invites further wrath (Romans 2:5).
“ —a lion upon the fugitives of Moab ” (Isaiah 15:9)
• The image is literal and vivid: survivors fleeing destruction meet a sudden, deadly predator. 2 Kings 17:25 records God sending lions as judgment; the pattern repeats here.
• A lion symbolizes unstoppable power (Jeremiah 4:7). God summons agents—beasts or armies—to complete His purpose (Daniel 6:22; 2 Kings 2:24).
• The fugitives hoped to escape across the wilderness or up toward Zoar (Isaiah 15:5), yet danger follows them.
• Divine justice is thorough: no hiding place exists outside God’s reach (Amos 5:19).
“ and upon the remnant of the land ” (Isaiah 15:9)
• Even those not on the run—the “remnant” left behind—face the same judgment. Totality is emphasized (Isaiah 24:1–3).
• This overturns Moab’s confidence in fortresses and fertile plains (Numbers 22:4).
• Scripture often distinguishes a faithful remnant (Isaiah 10:20–22), yet here Moab lacks covenant standing; no protective remnant remains.
• The verse reinforces that corporate sin invites corporate consequence (Obadiah 15).
Isaiah 15:9 paints a layered picture of Moab’s downfall: visible blood in Dimon’s waters, an added wave of divine judgment, a lion striking fugitives, and devastation sweeping the land’s remnant. Each phrase deepens the certainty and completeness of God’s righteous wrath. The passage affirms His absolute sovereignty, the sure penalty of sin, and the futility of escape without repentance.
Verse 9. - The waters of Dimon. It is thought that "Dimon" is here put for "Dibon," in order to assimilate the sound to that of dam, blood. St. Jerome says that in his day the place was called indifferently by either name. If we accept this view, "the waters of Dimon" will probably be those of the Amen, near which Dibon was situated (see the comment on ver. 2). I will bring more; literally, I will bring additions; i.e. additional calamities, which will cause the stream of the Aton to flow with blood. Lions; or, a lieu. Perhaps Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 4:7), who is said by Josephus to have conquered the Moabites, or possibly Asshur-bani-pal, who overran the country about B.C. 645 (G. Smith, 'History of Asshur-bani-pal,' p. 259).