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Sudden Divine Deliverance
All commentators agree this verse vividly describes God's dramatic deliverance, specifically fulfilled in the overnight destruction of Sennacherib's Assyrian army. The 'terror' of evening represents the siege of Jerusalem, but 'before the morning,' the threat is gone. This illustrates how swiftly and completely God can reverse a desperate situation for His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:14
18th Century
Theologian
At eveningtide trouble — In the evening — that is, in the night.
Before the morning he is not — That is, he is destroyed. …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 17:14
19th Century
Bishop
And behold at eveningtide trouble. — The words, though spoken in general terms, received a special fulfilment in the destruction of Sennac…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:14
16th Century
Theologian
And, behold, at evening tide trouble. The meaning is, “As when a storm has been raised in the evening, and soon afterwards subsid…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 17:14
17th Century
Pastor
And behold at eveningtide trouble Or terror F1 and consternation; which some understand of that which was in the Assyria…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 17:12–14
17th Century
Minister
The rage and force of the Assyrians resembled the mighty waters of the sea; but when the God of Israel would rebuke them, they would flee like chaf…