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Isaiah 21:11
This is the burden against Dumah:
from The Burden against Edom, Isaiah 21:11-12
What it says

A burden against Dumah begins with a voice from Seir asking the watchman about the night.

What it is doing

This verse introduces the oracle through urgent nighttime questioning.

In context

11This is the burden against Dumah: 12The watchman replies,