* The Jews reproved for seeking aid from Egypt. (1-7) Judgements in
consequence of their contempt of God's word. (8-18) God's mercies to
his church. (19-26) The ruin of the Assyrian army, and of all God's
enemies. (27-33)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-7 It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled
by their neighbours on one side, they sought for succour from others,
instead of looking up to God. Nor can we avoid the dreadful
consequences of adding sin to sin, but by making the righteousness of
Christ our refuge, and seeking... [ Continue Reading ]
8-18 The Jews were the only professing people God then had in the
world, yet many among them were rebellious. They had the light, but
they loved darkness rather. The prophets checked them in their sinful
pursuits, so that they could not proceed without fear; this they took
amiss. But faithful minis... [ Continue Reading ]
19-26 God's people will soon arrive at the Zion above, and then they
will weep no more for ever. Even now they would have more comfort, as
well as holiness, if they were more constant in prayer. A famine of
bread is not so great a judgment as a famine of the word of God. There
are right-hand and le... [ Continue Reading ]
27-33 God curbs and restrains from doing mischief. With a word he
guides his people into the right way, but with a bridle he turns his
enemies upon their own ruin. Here, in threatening the ruin of
Sennacherib's army, the prophet points at the final and everlasting
destruction of all impenitent sinne... [ Continue Reading ]