The river — Of Euphrates, called the river, for its eminent greatness; whereby he understands the Assyrian forces. Glory — His numerous and puissant army. He — This great river shall overflow its own proper channels. That is, this great monarch shall enlarge his dominions, and add the lands of Syria and Israel to them.
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Isaiah 8:7
7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks: