Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 31:1-3

THE FOURTH WOE. Differently presented, and perhaps better, the same subjects respecting alliance with Egypt are here continued. Perhaps a space of time intervened between the two presentations. 1-3. Stay on horses… trust in chariots Horses abounded in Egypt. Solomon had filled his stables from that country. The ancients thought more of cavalry than of infantry in war. The Hebrews, denied of it by their law, on becoming worldly under the monarchy were distressingly uneasy without cavalry.... read more