Discovery BoxIsaiah 13:10 
Context13:10 Indeed the stars in the sky and their constellations
no longer give out their light; 1
the sun is darkened as soon as it rises,
and the moon does not shine. 2
Isaiah 58:8
Context58:8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; 3
your restoration will quickly arrive; 4
your godly behavior 5 will go before you,
and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. 6
1 tn Heb “do not flash forth their light.”
2 tn Heb “does not shed forth its light.”
3 tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”
sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.
4 tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”
5 tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.
6 sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.
