The prophecies of Isaiah 21, of which there are three, are thought to have all been fulfilled. The first of Babylon, which we all know about from the Book of Daniel. The other two in this chapter, concerning Dumah and Arabia, were likely prophecies warning Judah not to count on them, because they wouldn’t be rescued. Isaiah let it be known that he was fearful of what was going to happen.
My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. Isaiah 21:4
Within Isaiah’s fear was comfort in hearing that God calls His people the corn of the threshing floor, which are those who trust in Him. Everything else on the threshing floor is chaff; those who are separated from the kernels will go on to live in despair.
O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you. Isaiah 21:10
As a side note: The world has received fair warning throughout scripture of the coming calamity, yet they have failed to listen, even though there is proof that much of what was prophesied in scripture has been fulfilled. If the people miss the warnings, it is entirely their fault. If they fail to heed those warnings and take the necessary steps to listen and believe what God has clearly told them, then they will pay the price and live in eternal darkness. We all have eternal life, but where you spend your eternity depends entirely on your understanding of the warnings, changing to do what’s right in the eyes of God, and turning to Jesus.
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