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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 22:6
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 22:6
19th Century
Bishop
Elam ... Kir ... —The two nations are named as the chief elements of the Assyrian army then invading Judea. Elam,…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 22:6
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 22:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Elam bore the quiver with chariots of men [and]
horsemen
Or the Elamites, as the …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 22:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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,…