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Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for your stronghold is laid waste.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

“Howl ... (Isaiah 23:1).

For your strength — That which has been your support and strength; namely, Tyre .

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Howl, ye ships of Tarshish: for your Strength is laid waste. —The prophecy of woe ends as it began in Isaiah 23:1. The “s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Howl, ye ships of Tarshish. He repeats what he previously said; for the Cilicians, on account of their vicinity, constantly traded with th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Howl, you ships of Tarshish
As in (Isaiah 23:1) . (See Gill on Isaiah 23:1):

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Tyre was the trading center of the nations. She was known for her joy and entertainment; and this made her reluctant to consider the warnings God g…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The oracle concerning Tyre. In this part, he i ues threats against the Tyrians, who were connected to the people of God through …

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