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The Proud City of Samaria
Scholars unanimously identify the "crown of pride" as Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim). Its beautiful location on a hill in a fertile valley made it look like a majestic wreath. However, this physical beauty and abundance fueled a deadly spiritual pride and a false sense of security, which God was about to judge.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:1
18th Century
Theologian
Wo - (see the note at Isaiah 18:1). The word here is used to denounce impending judgment.
To the crown of pride - This is a He…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 28:1
19th Century
Bishop
Woe to the crown of pride ... —Better, the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim. The chapter is remarkable, a…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:1
16th Century
Theologian
Woe to the crown of pride. Isaiah now enters on another and different subject from what precedes it, for this discourse must be separated …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 28:1
17th Century
Pastor
Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim Or, "of the drunkards of Ephraim": or, "O crown of pride, O drunka…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 28:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Whatever people are proud of, no matter how insignificant, is like a crown to them; but pride is the forerunner of destruction.
How foolishl…