The bow was the national weapon of Elam, and therefore the chief of their might, that on which their strength in war depended.

I will break the bow of Elam. — As in Isaiah 22:6; Herodotus, Book VII, section 61, Elam was conspicuous for its archers.…

Some interpreters understand Elam to mean Persia, and this is the most common opinion. I think, however, that the Elamites were not the same as the…

Thus says the Lord of hosts, I will break the bow of Elam , &c.] The inhabitants of this country were famous for their sk…

The Elamites were the Persians. They acted against God's Israel and must be reckoned with. Evil pursues sinners. God will make them know that He re…