Isaiah 21 - Introduction
* The taking of Babylon. (1-10) Of the Edomites. (11,12) Of the Arabs. (13-17)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The taking of Babylon. (1-10) Of the Edomites. (11,12) Of the Arabs. (13-17)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-10 Babylon was a flat country, abundantly watered. The destruction of Babylon, so often prophesied of by Isaiah, was typical of the destruction of the great foe of the New Testament church, foretold in the Revelation. To the poor oppressed captives it would be welcome news; to the proud oppressor... [ Continue Reading ]
11,12 God's prophets and ministers are as watchmen in the city in a time of peace, to see that all is safe. As watchmen in the camp in time of war, to warn of the motions of the enemy. After a long sleep in sin and security, it is time to rise, to awake out of sleep. We have a great deal of work to... [ Continue Reading ]
13-17 The Arabians lived in tents, and kept cattle. A destroying army shall be brought upon them, and make them an easy prey. We know not what straits we may be brought into before we die. Those may know the want of necessary food who now eat bread to the full. Neither the skill of archers, nor the... [ Continue Reading ]