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Elam bore the quiver, with chariots of men [and] horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.
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God's Diverse Instruments
Commentators identify Elam (ancient Persia) and Kir (a city in Media) as nations fighting within the larger Assyrian army. This highlights the immense power God brought against Judah, using a diverse, multinational force as His instrument of judgment. The Elamites were particularly noted as skilled archers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And Elam - The southern part of Persia, perhaps used here to denote Persia in general (see the note at Isaiah 21:2). Elam, or Persia, was at…
19th Century
Anglican
Elam ... Kir ... —The two nations are named as the chief elements of the Assyrian army then invading Judea. Elam,…
16th Century
Protestant
But Elam carrying the quiver. Here commentators think that the discourse proceeds without any interruption, and that he makes known to the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Elam bore the quiver with chariots of men [and] horsemen Or the Elamites, as the …
Why is Jerusalem in such terror? Her slain men are not slain with the sword, but with famine; or, slain with fear, disheartened. Their rulers fled,…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…
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