Verses 13-17
Judgment upon Arabia
This section concerns the N. Arabian tribes. For the occasion see prefatory note on Isaiah 21:11, Isaiah 21:12.
13-17. Owing to the incursions of the As Syrians the Dedanite caravans must take to flight, and other Arabian tribes shall share their fate.
13. In the forest, etc.] The trading caravans must turn from their route and hide themselves because of the invasion. Arabia] in OT. denotes the N. part of what we call Arabia.
Dedanim] a tribe dwelling near Edom (Ezekiel 27:15).
14. The Edomites (inhabitants of.. Tema) succour the fugitives. Prevented, etc.] RV ’did meet the fugitives with their bread.’
16. According to the years, etc.] see Isaiah 16:14. Kedar] a general name for the tribes of N. Arabia (Psalms 120:5).
17. The forecast was fulfilled in the victories over the Arabian tribes by Sargon and Sennacherib, as related in their inscriptions.
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