Syrians — For though Rezin, king of Syria was destroyed, yet the body of the nation survived, and submitted themselves to the king of Assyria, and upon his command invaded Israel afterwards. Before — Heb. on the east: for Syria stood eastward from Israel. Behind — On the western side of the land of Israel. Devour — Like wild beasts.
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Isaiah 9:12
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.