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Turning to Empty Gods
Commentators unanimously explain that in their terror, the Moabites fled to their temples ('Bayith') and high places to plead with their idols. Scholars like Calvin and Henry point out the tragic irony: in their deepest distress, they sought help from false gods who offered no comfort and could not save them. This serves as a powerful reminder that true refuge is found only in the one true God.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 15:2
18th Century
Theologian
He is gone up - That is, the inhabitants of Moab in consternation have fled from their ruined cities and have gone up to other places to wee…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 15:2
19th Century
Bishop
He is gone up to Bajith ... —The noun is better taken not as a proper name, but as “the house” or “temple” of the Moabite…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 15:2
16th Century
Theologian
He shall go up into the house. Regarding the words, some overlook the Hebrew noun בית, (bayith); but since it signifies a hou…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 15:2
17th Century
Pastor
He is gone up to Bajith
That is, Moab; the king or people of Moab, particularly the inhabitants of the above cities.…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 15:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The Divine judgments about to come upon the Moabites.
This prophecy, coming to pass within three years, would confirm the prophet's mission …