ISAIAH 15, 16. ORACLE ON MOAB. In Isaiah 16:13 f. we read that the
preceding prophecy had been spoken in time past: now it is confirmed,
and its fulfilment exactly dated. The natural meaning of this is that
the main body of the oracle had been uttered some time previously.
Very few accept the view t... [ Continue Reading ]
THE OVERTHROW OF MOAB. A sudden catastrophe has overwhelmed Ar
(Numbers 21:15 *) and Kir in one night. The daughter (read _bath_ for
Bayith; _cf_. Jeremiah 48:18) of Dibon (Numbers 21:30 *) has gone up
to the high places to lament; everywhere are signs of mourning. The
cry of distress is heard from... [ Continue Reading ]