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The Unstoppable Invader
The 'smoke from the north' describes a powerful, invading army. While scholars debate if this was Hezekiah's army, the Assyrians, or the Babylonians, they agree on its character. The phrase 'no straggler in his ranks' depicts a perfectly disciplined, unified, and overwhelming force executing God's certain judgment against Philistia.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 14:31
18th Century
Theologian
Howl, O gate - That is, you who throng the gate. The gates of a city were the chief places of concourse.
Cry, O city - The pro…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 14:31
19th Century
Bishop
Howl, O gate ... —The gate, as elsewhere, is the symbol of the city’s strength. The city stands probably for Ash…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 14:31
19th Century
Preacher
That is the way the Babylonians would come running down from the north. No one would be able to hide himself from them; not a single person would f…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 14:31
16th Century
Theologian
Howl, O gate. Here the Prophet uses amplifications, so that through them he may seal his predictions on the hearts of the godly, and may m…
John Gill
On Isaiah 14:31
17th Century
Pastor
Howl, O gate Or gates of the cities of Palestine; the magistrates that sat there to execute judgment, or the people that …
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 …