Isaiah 15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:4

Isaiah 15:4. And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh Two other Moabitish cities; of which see Numbers 21:25-26; Numbers 32:3; Numbers 32:37. Their voice shall be heard unto Jahaz Another city in the utmost borders of Moab. The armed soldiers shall cry out Even the warriors themselves, who should defend the state, shall lose all their spirit and courage, and join in the general lamentation and dismay: see Jeremiah 48:34; Jeremiah 48:41. His life shall be grievous unto him The Moabites shall... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:5

Isaiah 15:5. My heart shall cry out for Moab “Hitherto the prophet had set forth the lamentations of the Moabites, but, seeing these future evils, as it were, present to his own mind, he compassionates their griefs, and declares his own participation of their sorrows.” His fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, &c. The meaning of this clause is thought to be, His fugitives shall cry, so as they may be heard unto Zoar; or, shall wander and cry as they go along the way, even till they come to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:6-8

Isaiah 15:6-8. For the waters, &c. The prophet, in these verses, sets forth the causes of lamentation among the inhabitants of the southern part of Moab. The first is the desolation of their fruitful fields, Isaiah 15:6. The waters of Nimrim, or, the waterish, or well-watered grounds, shall be desolate Such grounds, being very fruitful, are commonly most inhabited and cultivated; but now they also, and much more the dry and barren grounds, should be desolate, and without inhabitant.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:9

Isaiah 15:9. For the waters of Dimon This seems to be the same place with Dibon, mentioned Isaiah 15:2; shall be full of blood This is a third evil, and cause of lamentation; the great slaughter which the enemy should make of the people. For I will bring more upon Dimon Hebrew, I will place, or lay upon Dimon, נוכפות , accessions, or additions, that is, I will increase those waters by the torrents that shall flow into them from the blood of the slain. The expression is strong... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 15:1-9

Devastation in Moab (15:1-16:14)The place names mentioned in these two chapters indicate that the attack on Moab comes from the north, most likely from Assyria. The attack is swift and ruthless, and towns fall in a night. Wherever a person looks, there is mourning (15:1-4). Even Isaiah weeps as he sees the people fleeing pitifully, rushing along the streets, across the streams and over the fields that have been damaged by the invading armies. They take with them whatever precious possessions... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:1

burden. The first of the seven burdens. Because = Surely. Moab. Had been subdued by Saul (1 Samuel 14:47 ) and David (2 Samuel 8:2 ); and paid tribute to Ahab ( 2Ki 1:1 ; 2 Kings 3:4 , 2 Kings 3:5 ). Ar = Rabbah (Numbers 21:28 ; Deuteronomy 2:9 , Deuteronomy 2:18 , Deuteronomy 2:29 ). brought to silence = cut off or destroyed. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:2

He: i.e. Moab. Dibon. Now Dhiban. Numbers 21:30 ; Numbers 32:3 , Numbers 32:34 , Numbers 33:46 , Numbers 33:46 . Joshua 13:9 , Joshua 13:17 . Nebo. Now Jebel Neba in Moab, overlooking the Jordan Valley. Medeba. Same name to-day. Compare Numbers 21:30 . Joshua 13:9 , Joshua 13:16 ; 1 Chronicles 19:7 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:3

their streets = his (i.e. Moab's) open streets. weeping abundantly = coming down with weeping. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:4

Heshbon. Now Heshoan. The capital of the Amorites. Rebuilt by Reuben (Numbers 32:37 ). cry = cry in pain. Elealeh. Nowel' Al, near Heshbon. Compare Isaiah 16:9 . Numbers 32:3 , Numbers 32:37 . Jeremiah 48:34 . Jahaz. Not identified. Numbers 21:23 .Deuteronomy 2:32 .Judges 11:20 . armed soldiers = light-armed troopers. cry out = shout for joy. ife = soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . grievous unto him = vexed within him. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:5

Zoar . Now (probably) Tell esh Shaghur. not him that wandereth. Deuteronomy 34:3 .Jeremiah 48:34 . an heifer = [flee] like an heifer , &c. Compare Jeremiah 48:34 . mounting up = ascent. Luhith. Now Tel'at el Heith ; one mile west of Mount Nebo. Compare Jeremiah 48:5 Horonaim. Not identified; probably Wady Ghueir . read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:6-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 15:9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 15:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 15:5

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