Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 41:2-4
Isaiah 41:2-4. Who raised up the righteous man, &c.— Who hath raised up the righteous man from the east; hath called him to attend his steps? Hath subdued nations at his presence; and given him dominion over kings? Hath made them like the dust before his sword; and like the driven stubble before his bow? He pursueth them; he passeth in safety; by a way never trodden before with his feet. Who hath performed, and made these things, calling the several generations from the beginning? I... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 41:2
the righteous man from the east: i.e. Abraham. Compare Cyrus raised up from the north, Isaiah 41:25 . kings: i.e. those mentioned in Genesis 14:1 , Genesis 14:8 , Genesis 14:9 . stubble = straw. Hebrew. kash, as in Isaiah 40:24 . read more