Isaiah 17:1-19:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-5

We have here the burden of Damascus; the Chaldee paraphrase reads it, The burden of the cup of the curse to drink to Damascus in; and, the ten tribes being in alliance, they must expect to pledge Damascus in this cup of trembling that is to go round. 1. Damascus itself, the head city of Syria, must be destroyed; the houses, it is likely, will be burnt, as least the walls, and gates, and fortifications demolished, and the inhabitants carried away captive, so that for the present it is taken... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 17:1

The burden of Damascus, .... A heavy and grievous prophecy, concerning the destruction of it; the Arabic version is, "the prophecy of Isaiah concerning Damascus;' and the Targum is, "the burden of the cup of cursing to give Damascus to drink.' Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city ; a kingdom, as the Targum; it was the head of one, but now its walls were demolished, its houses pulled down, and its inhabitants carried captive; this was done by Tilgathpilneser king of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 17:1

The burden of Damascus - Which is, according to the common version, The cities of Aroer are forsaken. It has already been observed by the learned prelate that the prophecy, as it relates to Damascus, was executed in the beginning of the reign of Ahaz, probably about the third year. If we credit Midrash, the Damascenes were the most extensive and flagrant of all idolaters. "There were in Damascus three hundred and sixty-five streets, in each of these was an idol, and each idol had his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1

Damascus is taken away from being a city . According to Vitringa, Damascus has been destroyed oftener than any other town; but it has a wonderful power of rising again from its ashes. Probably a destruction by Sargon is here intended. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1

The mission of Syria. Discernment of this mission, so far as it bears upon Israel, and carries religious lessons for all the generations, depends on our understanding the history of the times. Two nations, distant from each other, contended for the country which lay between them. Egypt and Assyria both wanted to be universal world-powers. Had the kingdom of David been kept together, it might have effectively resisted both; but when separated under Jeroboam, and encouraged to cherish rival... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-3

THE BURDEN OF DAMASCUS . The eye of the prophet travels northwards from Moab, and, passing over Ammon as an enemy of small account, rests once more upon Damascus, already threatened in Isaiah 7:1-9 , and probably already partially punished. Damascus is seen once more in alliance with Ephraim ( Isaiah 7:3 ), and the two are joined with a new power, Aroer ( Isaiah 7:2 ), which possesses several "cities." Woe is denounced on all the three powers: desolation on Damascus and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-6

Reduction. In the spoliation and consequent decrepitude of Damascus and Samaria we have a picture of— I. A NATION DENUDED OF ITS POWER . Under the judgments of Jehovah the proud city of Damascus becomes a "ruinous heap" ( Isaiah 17:1 ), the populous towns are pasturage of herds and flocks ( Isaiah 17:2 ), the strong places are reduced to utter weakness like the departed glory of Israel ( Isaiah 17:3 ); under his judgment Ephraim also shall waste away, shall be as barren... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-8

Damascus and Israel. The present oracle bids us turn to a different scene—to the famed city and territory of Damascus. It lies in the vast rich plain east of Mount Antilibanus, on the border of the desert. Through the plain flows the river Barada, probably the Abaca in which Naaman delighted. "In the midst of the plain lies at your feet the vast lake or island of deep verdure—walnuts and apricots waving above, corn and grass below; and in the midst of the mass of foliage rises, striking... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 17:1

The burden of Damascus - The oracle indicating calamity or destruction to Damascus (see the note at Isaiah 13:1). “Damascus is taken away.” That is, it shall be destroyed. It was represented to the prophet in vision as destroyed (see the note at Isaiah 1:1).And it shall be a ruinous heap - See Isaiah 35:2. This took place under the kings of Assyria, and particularly under Tiglath-pileser. This was in the fourth year of Ahaz 2 Kings 16:9. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 17:1

Isaiah 17:1. The burden of Damascus Both of that city and kingdom. But though “this prophecy, by its title, should relate only to Damascus, is full of much concerns, and more largely treats of, the kingdom of Samaria and the Israelites, confederated with Damascus and the Syrians against the kingdom of Judah.” It is the fourth discourse of the second book of Isaiah’s prophecies, and “was delivered probably soon after the prophecies of the seventh and eighth chapters, in the beginning of the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 17:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 17:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 17:1-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 17:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 17:1

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