isaiah 9:12 The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. - Free Bible Online

isaiah 9:12 The Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. In [spite of] all this His anger does not turn away, And His hand is still stretched out.


      12. Syrians--Though now allies of Ephraim, after Rezin's death they shall join the Assyrians against Ephraim. "Together," in Isa 9:11, refers to this. Conquering nations often enlist in their armies the subject races (Isa 22:6; compare 2Ki 16:9; Jer 35:11), [ABEN EZRA, GESENIUS]. HORSLEY less probably takes "Syrians before," as the Syrians to the east, that is, not Rezin's subjects, but the Assyrians: "Aram" being the common name of Syrians and Assyrians.
      Philistines--of Palestine.
      behind--from the west: in marking the points of the compass, Orientalists face the east, which is before them: the west is behind. The right hand is the south: the left, the north.
      devour--as a ravenous beast (Isa 1:20; Jer 10:25; 30:16; Nu 14:9).
      For all this, &c.--The burden of each strophe.

JFB.


Questions Related to this Verse

Where in Scripture does it mention Prophecies about the captivity, famine, and judgments of Israel?

Where in Scripture does it mention Prophecies against the Philistines?

Where in Scripture does it mention That God uses war as a judgement?

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