Isaiah 16:2

Deuteronomy 2:36; Deuteronomy 3:12; Deuteronomy 3:8; Isaiah 13:14; Joshua 13:16; Judges 11:18; Numbers 21:13-15; Proverbs 27:8

Related Commentaries of Isaiah 16:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For it shall be - It shall happen in the time of the calamity that shall come upon Moab. As a wandering bird - (See Isaiah 10:14 .) The same...
Arno Geneva Study Bible

For it shall be, [that], as a (b) wandering bird cast out of the nest, [so] the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. (b) There is no re...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Moabites now in Sela, a city of Edom ( 2 Kings 14:7 *; cf. Judges 1:36 , mg.*), exhort each other to send the tribute of lambs once paid to...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

cast out, &c. . a forsaken nest. be . become.
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. It shall be as a bird let loose. (251) The Prophet now shows what he meant by the former mockery, that the Moabites ought not at that ti...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For it shall be, that , as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon.
Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Send ye the lamb— After Isaiah, in the former part of this prophesy, had described the calamity and the lamentation of the Moabites, he here stands...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. As a wandering bird...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. RV 'Send ye the lambs for the ruler of the land from Sela which is toward the wilderness,' etc. Mesha, king of Moab, had rendered to Israel tr...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Timid and not knowing which way to take, the people are gathered at the Arnon preparatory to migrating.
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XVII ISAIAH TO THE FOREIGN NATIONS 736-702 B.C. Isaiah 14:24-32 ; Isaiah 15:1-9 ; Isaiah 16:1-14 ; Isaiah 17:1-14 ; Isaiah 18:1-7...
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Continuing the prophecy concerning Moab, the prophet proceeds to describe how in her distress she will appeal to Judah for sanctuary Isaiah 16:1-5 )...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

It appears, that in the days of David, Moab was under tribute to Israel, and paid gifts 2 Samuel 8:2 . And it should seem, that Moab had at the time...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For it shall be ,.... Or, "otherwise it shall be" z; if ye do not pay this tribute: [that] as a wandering bird cast out of the nest : or, "as a wa...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

For it shall be, [that], as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, [so] the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. Ver. 2. For it shall...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Send ye the lamb , &c. The prophet continues his prophecy against Moab, and gives them counsel what to do to prevent, if possible, or at least t...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations to Moab. B. C. 725. 1 Sen...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For; or, otherwise , as this particle is sometimes used; if you do not follow my advice. As a wandering bird cast out of the nest; which knows n...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Moab's Consideration of An Appeal to the King of Judah ( Isaiah 16:1-5 ). Analysis of Isaiah 16:1-5 . a Send the lambs, for the ruler of the lan...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter 16 Moab, Her Refugees In Desperate Straits, Seek Refuge in Edom And Consider Refuge in Judah, But Decide Against It. God was ready to prov...
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 16:1 . Send ye the lamb from Sela to the wilderness, to the mount of the daughter of Zion. Send the tribute of the lambs from all the towns...
The Biblical Illustrator

As a wandering bird, cast out of the nest The unrest of the sinner The picture represents the distress and bewilderment of the wrong-doer. He...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Isaiah 16:1-23 THE BURDEN OF MOAB ( CONTINUED ). This portion of the "burden" is divided into three sections. In section...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Conditions of Deliverance
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

For it shall be that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, like birds aimlessly fluttering, like a nest whose occupants have suddenly been turne...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Cast out — Which knows not whither to go. Arnon — Which was the border of the land of Moab, where they were, with design to flee out of their land,...

² For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon.

Related Commentaries of Isaiah 16:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Isaiah 16:2