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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 22 - Introduction

The prophet lamenteth the invasion of Jewry by the Persians: he reproveth their human wisdom, and worldly joy: he prophesieth Sheba's deprivation, and Eliakim's substitution, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ.

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See also Isaiah 22 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter is made up of “two” prophecies, one comprising the first fourteen verses, and addressed to the city of Jerusalem; and the other Isaiah 22:15 relating to the fall of Shebna, the prefect of...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION 1 2 Medes Spain Day Star Hezekiah Philistia Jotham Nebo Phoenicia Damascus Nathan Hivites Elam Ethiopia Armenia Nile coast of Palestine Pharaoh king of Babylon Memphis...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 22 This chapter contains two prophecies, one concerning the invasion of Judah and Jerusalem, not by the Medes and Persians, but by the Assyrian army, under which they served; a...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3292. B.C. 712._ The contents of this chapter relate to the city of Jerusalem, and the neighbouring country. We have the grievous distress into which the Jews should be brought by the Assyrian...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The siege and taking of Jerusalem. (1-7) The wicked conduct of its inhabitants. (8-14) The displacing of Shebna, and the promotion of Eliakim, applied to the Messiah. (15-25)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 22 THE BURDEN OF THE VALLEY OF VISION. The vision begins with a description of wild rejoicing in Jerusalem at something which is the cause of great happiness. Some see this rejoicing as result...

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