Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 31:6-7
Isaiah 31:6-7. Turn ye unto him, &c. Let the consideration of this gracious promise engage you to repent of all your sins, and among the rest, of your carnal policies in seeking and trusting to Egypt for help, and sincerely to return to God. From whom the children of Israel From whom not only the Israelites, strictly so called, those of the ten tribes, but from whom you of the two tribes, you Jews, who are also the children of Israel, and therefore are under very great obligations to... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 31:4-5
Isaiah 31:4-5. For, or but or, nevertheless, thus hath the Lord spoken That is, although you have done evil in sending to Egypt for help, and they will not be able to help you, yet the Lord will of his own grace, and for the glory of his own name, give you that help and deliverance which you do not deserve, and had no reason to expect from him. Like as the lion roaring on his prey When he is ready to seize upon and devour it; he will not be afraid, nor abase himself So as to be in... read more