Isaiah 14:26-27

‘Lifts his hand’: see my note on 9:12.

God will also punish the *Philistines

v28 A special message from God came to Isaiah in the year when Ahaz king of Judah died. v29 Do not be glad, all you *Philistines! Once it seemed as if a heavy stick was striking you. You are glad because now that heavy stick has broken. But that heavy stick will become like a poisonous snake. And that snake will turn into something *fiery that flies. v30 The very poorest of my people will live in safety. And they will be able to feed their sheep in my green fields. But you *Philistines will starve. And I shall kill any that remain. v31 Cry aloud in the city! Shout for help! All the *Philistines tremble with fear! A cloud of dust is coming from the north. Another powerful army is approaching. Every enemy soldier is ready to attack. v32 What shall we say to *messengers that come to us from the *Philistines? Tell them that *Jerusalem is the *Lord’s foundation. Even the poorest of his people will find safety and security there.