And give him no rest - Margin, ‘Silence.’ In Hebrew the same word (דמי dŏmiy) as in Isaiah 62:6. The idea is, ‘Do not keep…

And do not give him silence. Until now the Prophet has spoken of the office and duty of teaching; but as this would not be enough if praye…

And give him no rest
Not let him alone, as he desired that Moses would, but wrestle with him as Jacob did, and not l…

God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as people commonly are; He instructs us to call o…

1. For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.

   First, the prophet's petition is set forth.