Isaiah 16:2 - Exposition

For it shall be ; rather, and it shall be . The tribute having been paid, Moab will regain some confidence. Her fluttered population will return, and collect at the fords of the Amen, ready to recross it. As a wandering bird cast out of the nest ; rather, as a wandering bird (or, wandering birds ) — " as a scattered nest" (or, "brood of nestlings"). The daughters of Moab . The population of Moab generally, as "the daughter of Zion" ( Isaiah 16:1 ) is the population of Jerusalem generally.