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A Kingdom Without Leaders
Commentators explain that this verse predicts the complete collapse of Edom's political structure. Scholars note that Edom's monarchy was likely elective, chosen from its nobles. The prophecy foretells a desolation so total that there will be no nobles left to call to the throne and no kingdom for them to rule, signifying a complete societal breakdown.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 34:12
18th Century
Theologian
They shall call the nobles of it to the kingdom - A more correct rendering of this would be, ‘As to the nobles, they shall call the…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 34:12
19th Century
Bishop
They shall call the nobles thereof ... —The monarchy of Edom seems to have been elective, its rulers being known, not as …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 34:12
16th Century
Theologian
They shall call her nobles without a kingdom. This passage has received various interpretations, which I do not quote, because it would be…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 34:12
17th Century
Pastor
They shall call the nobles thereof to the kingdom, but
none [shall be] there
They sha…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 34:9–17
17th Century
Minister
Those who aim to ruin the church can never achieve that, but will ruin themselves. What dismal changes sin can make! It turns a fruitful land into …