Isaiah 17 - Introduction
* Syria and Israel threatened. (1-11) The woe of Israel's enemies. (12-14)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Syria and Israel threatened. (1-11) The woe of Israel's enemies. (12-14)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-11 Sin desolates cities. It is strange that great conquerors should take pride in being enemies to mankind; but it is better that flocks should lie down there, than that they should harbour any in open rebellion against God and holiness. The strong holds of Israel, the kingdom of the ten tribes,... [ Continue Reading ]
12-14 The rage and force of the Assyrians resembled the mighty waters of the sea; but when the God of Israel should rebuke them, they would flee like chaff, or like a rolling thing, before the whirlwind. In the evening Jerusalem would be in trouble, because of the powerful invader, but before mornin... [ Continue Reading ]