Isaiah 17:9
“In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch,.... Meaning the strong cities of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
His strong cities - The cities of the united kingdoms of Damascus and Samaria. Be as a forsaken bough - There has been…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 17:9-11
Here the prophet returns to foretel the woeful desolations that should be made in the land of Israel by the army of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Isaiah 17:9-11
Continued from Isa 17:17. The rejection of Jehovah leads to failure and disappointment.
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