Isaiah 22:6

Elam(see on Isaiah 21:2) and Kir(not identified: 2 Kings 16:9; Amos 1:5; Amos 9:7) are mentioned as furnishing auxiliaries to the Assyrian army. There is force in Cheyne's argument that some words may have fallen out before this verse, since it is difficult to understand the prominence given to these mercenary troops in the description of the siege. The "bow of Elam" is mentioned in Jeremiah 49:35.

with chariots of men and horsemen a difficult expression. Perhaps "men on horseback among the chariots" (Dillm.).

uncovered the shield Shields when not in use were protected by a leather covering (Cæs. de Bell. Gall.ii. 21).