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A Picture of Panic
All commentators agree on the central image: the people of Moab will be like terrified birds scattered from a destroyed nest. The 'daughters of Moab' represent the populace, driven from their homes in panic, fluttering helplessly at the fords of the Arnon river, the very edge of their land. This paints a vivid picture of complete societal collapse, displacement, and desperation.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 16:2
18th Century
Theologian
For it will be – It will happen in the time of the calamity that will come upon Moab.
As a wandering bird – (). The same idea …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 16:2
19th Century
Bishop
As a wandering bird cast out of the nest. —Better as in the margin, a forsaken nest.
The “daughters of Mo…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 16:2
16th Century
Theologian
It shall be as a bird let loose. The Prophet now shows what he meant by the former mockery: that the Moabites should not at that time thin…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 16:2
17th Century
Pastor
For it shall be Or, "otherwise it shall be" F26 ; if you do not pay this tribute: [that] as a wand…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 16:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God tells sinners what they may do to prevent ruin; so He does to Moab. Let them send the tribute they formerly engaged to pay to Judah. Take it as…