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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

This prophecy concerning Dumah is very short, and withal dark and hard to be understood. Some think that Dumah is a part of Arabia, and that the inhabitants descended from Dumah the sixth son of Ishmael, as those of Kedar (Isa. 21:16, 17) from Ishmael's second son, Gen. 25:13, 14. Others, because Mount Seir is here mentioned, by Dumah understand Idumea, the country of the Edomites. Some of Israel's neighbours are certainly meant, and their distress is foretold, not only for warning to them to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 21:12

The watchman said, the morning cometh, and also the night ,.... Not only a morning, but a night; and as sure as the morning comes, so shall the night; there wilt be a constant succession of morning and night; as a morning of prosperity, so a night of adversity: the morning of the Gospel dispensation was coming on, or of Christ's coming in the flesh, which was attended with joy and cheerfulness; like the morning, it dispersed the shadows of the law, introduced light, which gradually and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

THE BURDEN OF DUMAH . This short "burden" is probably to be understood as uttered with reference to Edom, which the prophet prefers to call " Dumah ," i.e. " silence ," in reference to the desolation which he sees to be coming upon the country. Such a play upon words is very usual in the East. Isaiah has already given an instance of it in the name under which he has designated Heliopolis ( Isaiah 19:18 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

Half-hearted turning to God of no avail. There are many who, in the hour of distress, turn to God and his ministers with the question, " Watchman , what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?" They are anxious to be assured that the dark time of their trouble is well-nigh over, and light about to dawn upon their horizon. And they so far believe in God's ministers as to think that they can, better than others, give them an answer to their question. Accordingly, they importune their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

The watchman. I. THE CALL FROM SEIR . The Edomites are asking, "Will the light soon dawn? What hour is it?" Like the sick man tossing on his bed, they long for the first tidings that the night of tribulation is past. II. THE ENIGMATIC ANSWER . "Morning cometh, and also night." There were "wise men" in Edom, and probably the answer is couched in the style they loved. What does it mean? We can but conjecture. It may mean that the coming light of prosperity and joy is soon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

Taunt, retort, and overture. 1. We take this to be a bitter taunt on the part of the Idumaean. "Watchman," he says, "what of this long night of national calamity through which you are passing? Where is the God of David, of Josiah, and of Hezekiah? What about those promises of Divine deliverance which have been your trust," etc.? 2. Then we have the calm retort of the prophet. He says, "'The morning cometh.' You may see nothing but darkness; but to me , on my watch-tower, there are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:12

The morning cometh, and also the night . An oracular reply, but probably meaning read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 21:12

The watchman said - Or rather “saith;” indicating that this is the answer which the prophet returned to the inquiry from Idumea.The morning cometh - There are signs of approaching day. The ‘morning’ here is an emblem of prosperity; as the light of the morning succeeds to the darkness of the night. This refers to the deliverance from the captivity of Babylon, and is to be supposed as having been spoken near the time when that captivity was at an end - or nearly at break of day after the long... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 21:11-12

Isaiah 21:11-12. The burden of Dumah Or Idumea, as appears by the mention of mount Seir, which follows. This prophecy, “from the uncertainty of the occasion on which it was uttered, and from the brevity of the expression,” is acknowledged to be extremely obscure. The general opinion of interpreters seems to be, that it refers to the time of some common calamity, which the prophet foresaw would oppress Judea and the neighbouring countries, as suppose the invasion of the Assyrians, or the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-17

Edomites and Arabs (21:11-17)The prophet has a short message for the people of Edom, who cry out from their stronghold in Mt Seir, asking how much longer they must be oppressed. The answer is not encouraging. They will get a brief relief from their sufferings, but then they will be oppressed again (11-12).Wandering Arabs also will suffer from the cruel attacks of the invaders. Thirsty and hungry, they will flee from place to place looking for safety and shelter (13-15). But whatever refuge they... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 21:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 21:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 21:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 21:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 21:11-17

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