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A Tale of Two Fates
Commentators unanimously highlight the stark contrast in this verse. While God's people (Judah), described as the 'first-born of the poor' or the most destitute, are promised provision and safety, their enemies (the Philistines) face total annihilation. God promises to 'kill their root with famine,' signifying a complete and permanent end to their power.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 14:30
18th Century
Theologian
And the first-born of the poor shall feed - That is, there will be safety for those parts of Judah that have long been exposed to t…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 14:30
19th Century
Bishop
And the firstborn of the poor shall feed. — As the children of the needy in Psalms 72:4 are simply the poor as a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 14:30
19th Century
Preacher
If God's enemies have a bright day or two, it shall soon be showery weather for them. They may for the moment exult over God's people, but He knows…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 14:30
16th Century
Theologian
And the first-born of the poor shall feed. The Prophet, as has already been said, does not so much have in view the Philistines, to whom h…
John Gill
On Isaiah 14:30
17th Century
Pastor
And the firstborn of the poor shall feed That is, the Jews, who were brought very low in the times of Ahaz, reduced to th…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 14:28–32
17th Century
Minister
Assurance is given of the destruction of the Philistines and their power, by famine and war. Hezekiah would be more formidable to them than Uzziah …