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A Plea for Refugees
Scholars disagree on who is being asked to provide shelter. Most commentators (like Calvin and Gill) believe God is speaking to Moab, asking them to shelter Judean refugees ("My outcasts"). However, a minority view suggests the opposite: that Judah is being asked to shelter Moabite refugees. The first view better fits the context of persuading Moab to show kindness to avoid judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 16:4
18th Century
Theologian
Let my outcasts - This may be understood as the language of Judea, or of God. ‘My outcasts’ may mean the exiles of Judea, or God may call th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 16:4
19th Century
Bishop
Let mine outcasts dwell with thee ... —Better, let the outcasts of Moab dwell with thee. Judah, as being herself…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 16:4
16th Century
Theologian
Let my outcasts dwell with you, Moab. The Prophet addresses the Moabites, as if he were humbly beseeching them in the name of the…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
Let mine outcasts dwell with thee whom God had cast out, but who were the Lord's people, and whom he owns as such, though…
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…