Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 14
This chapter Isaiah 14:0 is a continuation of the prophecy respecting Babylon, which was commenced in the previous chapter. The prophecy is concluded at Isaiah 14:27. A considerable portion of the chapter is a poem of unequalled beauty and sublimity. It is to be remembered that this prophecy was uttered at least 174 years before they were carried into captivity; and the design of the prophet is, to declare the certainty of their release after they should be subjected to this bondage. He,... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:32
Zion a safety for the poor. Take Zion as a type of Christ's Church in all the ages. It should be a shelter for the poor in the following five senses which may be attached to the word. I. In the sense of the ignorant . II. In the sense of the meek . III. In the sense of the yoking . IV. In the sense of the persecuted . V. In the sense of the doubting . Every age is, in one form or another, a troublous age for all earnest souls. The Church is ever the abiding... read more