The chapter opens with a prophecy against Moab, describing the desolation and destruction that will come upon its cities. The vivid imagery of ruined cities and the mourning of the people evoke profound sorrow and lamentation (Isaiah 15:1-3).
The continuous weeping and crying out of the Moabites as they flee their homes highlight their grief and desperation. The depiction of people wailing and clad in sackcloth intensifies these emotions (Isaiah 15:4-5).
The chapter concludes with a picture of widespread desolation. The fertile fields and waters of Moab are devastated, leading to a scene of mourning and despair as the people face the complete destruction of their homeland (Isaiah 15:6-9).