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A Prophecy of Comfort for Judah
Commentators explain this prophecy was given when Syria (Damascus) and Israel had allied to attack Judah. The oracle of destruction was meant to comfort God's people, assuring them that He saw their plight and would bring justice upon their enemies. It was a tangible promise that God was in control and would defend them.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:1
18th Century
Theologian
The burden of Damascus - The oracle indicating calamity or destruction to Damascus (see the note at Isaiah 13:1). “Damascus is taken a…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 17:1
19th Century
Bishop
The burden of Damascus. —Syria, it will be remembered, had been confederate with Ephraim, i.e., with th…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:1
16th Century
Theologian
The burden of Damascus. Here he prophesies against the kingdom of Syria, and mentions the chief city in which the seat of the kingdom lay.…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 17:1
17th Century
Pastor
The burden of Damascus,
&c.] A heavy and grievous prophecy, concerning the destruction of it; the Arabic version is,…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 17:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Sin desolates cities. It is strange that great conquerors should take pride in being enemies to mankind; but it is better that flocks should lie do…