Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 14:29
29. Palestina—literally, "the land of sojourners." rod . . . broken—The yoke imposed by Uzziah ( :-) was thrown off under Ahaz ( :-). serpent's root—the stock of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1). Uzziah was doubtless regarded by the Philistines as a biting "serpent." But though the effects of his bite have been got rid of, a more deadly viper, or "cockatrice" (literally, "viper's offspring," as Philistia would regard him), namely, Hezekiah awaits you (Isaiah 11:1- :). read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 14:29
Isaiah 14:29. Rejoice not, &c.— This prophesy against the Philistines is conceived in a form familiar with Isaiah and the other prophets, of an immediate address to them, wherein they are admonished to refrain from joy either on account of the death of Ahaz, which might seem advantageous to the state of their affairs, or on account of the power of the Jewish kingdom's being weakened under Ahaz; by a reason drawn from the quality of his successor, who should strenuously vindicate the... read more