The King — The king of Assyria, called the king by way of eminency, to whom the Israelites in the days of Isaiah were very prone to trust, and send presents. And so the prophet passes from their idolatry to another sin, even their confidence in Heathen princes. Increase — Didst send great quantities. Far off — Into Assyria, which was far from Judea. Debase — Thou wast willing to submit to the basest terms to procure their aid.
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Isaiah 57:9
9 And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell.