Isaiah 14:25 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-32

The destruction of Babylon and the Chaldean empire was a thing at a great distance; the empire had not risen to any considerable height when its fall was here foretold: it was almost 200 years from this prediction of Babylon's fall to the accomplishment of it. Now the people to whom Isaiah prophesied might ask, ?What is this to us, or what shall we be the better for it, and what assurance shall we have of it?? To both questions he answers in these verses, by a prediction of the ruin both of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 14:25

That I will break the Assyrian in my land ,.... This was his thought, counsel, purpose, and decree; which must be understood either of the king of Babylon, as before, called the Assyrian; as the king of Babylon seems to be called the king of Assyria in 2 Chronicles 33:11 , but then his destruction was not in the land of Israel, or on the mountains of Judea, as is here predicted; or rather, therefore, this is a new prophecy, or a return to what is foretold in the tenth chapter Isaiah 10:1 ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 14:25

I will break the Assyrian - upon my mountains "To crush the Assyrian - on my mountains" - The Assyrians and Babylonians are the same people, Herod. 1:199, 200. Babylon is reckoned the principal city in Assyria, ibid. 178. Strabo says the same thing, lib. 16 sub init . The circumstance of this judgment being to be executed on God's mountains is of importance; it may mean the destruction of Sennacherib's army near Jerusalem, and have a still farther view: compare Ezekiel 39:4 ; and see... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-27

A FURTHER PROPHECY OF DELIVERANCE FROM ASSYRIA . From the distant prospect of an ultimate deliverance from the power of Babylon, the prophet turns his gaze to a nearer, if not a greater, deliverance. The present enemy is Assyria. It is she who has carried Samaria into captivity, and who now threatens the independence of Judah. Deliverance from her has already been promised more than once ( Isaiah 10:16-19 , Isaiah 10:25-27 , Isaiah 10:33 , Isaiah 10:34 ); but apparently the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-27

Divine purpose and Divine power. We have our thoughts directed in this passage to— I. THE DIVINE PURPOSE . "I have thought … I have purposed … this is the purpose … upon the whole earth," etc. God had a special purpose respecting Assyria, and he may have had a distinct purpose in inspiring Isaiah to pronounce at this especial time what it was, viz. that, in the dark days of Babylonian captivity, his people might remember its fulfillment, and be assured of an accomplishment for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-28

Oracle concerning Asshur. The fate of Sennacherib and his host appears to be introduced in order to confirm the solemn oracle just delivered concerning Babylon (see Exposition). I. THE STRONG ASSURANCES OF JEHOVAH . He is represented here and in other passages as taking an oath that he will fulfill his Word. But in such oaths he can appeal to no mightier name, he can invoke no power more awful than his own. Homer makes Zeus swear by the Styx, the dark river of the underworld.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:25

I will break the Assyrian in my land . This is referred by some critics to the miraculous destruction of Sennacherib's army, and regarded as a proof that the scene, of that destruction was Judaea. But it is possible that a disaster to the forces of Sargon may be intended (see the comment on Isaiah 10:28-32 ). His yoke shall depart from off them (comp. Isaiah 10:27 ). The Assyrian yoke, imposed by Tiglath-Pileser ( 2 Kings 16:7-10 ), and (according to his own inscriptions) again by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 14:25

That I will break - That I will break his power; that I will discomfit and destroy his army.The Assyrian - Sennacherib (see Isaiah 10:0.)In my land - That is, in the land of Canaan. This is often called his land; and this expression shows that the passage does not and cannot refer to the king of Babylon, for he was destroyed in his own city Daniel 5:0)And upon my mountains - That is, upon the mountains of Palestine. The army of Sennacherib was destroyed on the mountains that were near to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 14:24-27

Isaiah 14:24-27. The Lord of hosts hath sworn, &c. Here begins another prophecy against the Assyrians, which was to be fulfilled much sooner than the foregoing, even in the life-time of the prophet. But, “though of a peculiar and different, it is not of a totally foreign argument: it contains the epilogue and conclusion of the foregoing prophecy. As what the prophet foretold concerning the destruction of Babylon might justly seem great beyond expectation, he was desirous that the truth... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-32

Click image for full-size versionConcerning Assyria and Philistia (14:24-32)In Isaiah’s day the immediate threat came not from Babylon but from Assyria. But Assyria will suffer the same fate as Babylon. It may invade the land of Judah, but in that same land it will be defeated and its power over Judah broken (24-25). The almighty God has determined this, and therefore no one will be able to prevent it (26-27).Ahaz had always tried to follow a pro-Assyrian policy, in spite of objections from... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 14:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 14:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 14:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 14:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 14:24-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 14:24-32

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