John Gill Commentary Isaiah 24:8

John Gill Commentary

Isaiah 24:8

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Isaiah 24:8

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth." — Isaiah 24:8 (ASV)

The mirth of tabrets ceases Or of drums, and such musical instruments, used at junketings and jovial feasts. So when Babylon is fallen, the voice of harpers and musicians, and of pipers and trumpeters, shall be heard no more therein, (Revelation 18:22):

the noise of them that rejoice ends; the tumultuous noise of revelling persons at feasts and banquets, at marriages, and such seasons; and so it is said, that when Babylon is destroyed, the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all therein, or the joy expressed on such occasions by their friends and companions, (Revelation 18:23):

the joy of the harp ceases; an instrument of music used on joyful occasions; the voice of harpers is particularly mentioned in (Revelation 18:22).