E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 21:9
men. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 . Babylon is fallen, &c. Note the Figure of speech Epizeuxis , for emphasis. the graven images of her gods. Reference to Pentateuch. Phrase peculiar to Deuteronomy 7:25 ; Deuteronomy 12:3 . App-92 . read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 21:1-10
Vision of the fall of Babylon (21:1-10)The next message of judgment concerns ‘the wilderness of the sea’ (RSV), which we soon learn is another name for mighty Babylon. The prophet has a vision of its destruction, which occurred in 539 BC when the combined forces of Persia (Elam) and Media conquered the city (21:1-2). (Daniel 5:1-31 records the story of Babylon’s capture while the king was feasting with his mighty men.)Although the prophet always longed for the destruction of Judah’s oppressors,... read more