The burden — A prophecy of the destruction of the Moabites, the inveterate enemies of the Jews, begun by the Assyrian, and finished by the Babylonian emperors. In a night — Suddenly and unexpectedly. Ar — The chief city of Moab. Kir — Another eminent city of Moab.
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Isaiah 15:1
1 The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;