Isaiah 22:10

“And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem,.... To know what number of men were in them, and how many could be spared…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem - That is, you have taken an estimate of their number so as to ascertain…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 22:8-14

What is meant by the covering of Judah, which in the beginning of this paragraph is said to be discovered, is not…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And ye have numbered the houses And ye numbered, apparently to see which could best be spared for the purpose specified…