Charles Spurgeon Commentary Isaiah 14:8

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Isaiah 14:8

1834–1892
Baptist
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Isaiah 14:8

1834–1892
Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Yea, the fir-trees rejoice at thee, [and] the cedars of Lebanon, [saying], Since thou art laid low, no hewer is come up against us." — Isaiah 14:8 (ASV)

For the cruel kings of Babylon cut down the nations as the woodsman with his axe fells the trees of the forest; but when the power of Babylon was broken, peace and quietness reigned everywhere. O brothers, what a blissful day it will be when the modern Babylon is also taken away, for to this hour she is the troubler among the nations! Wherever the blight of Popery comes, there is evil, there is oppression, there is bondage; and only when Romanism shall be utterly swept away, and cast like a millstone into the flood, will it be said, The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.

Here is a very wonderful picture of the king of Babylon going down to the grave.