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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Isaiah 2 - Introduction

A.M. 3244. B.C. 760.

A prophecy of Christ's kingdom, and the calling of the Gentiles, Isaiah 2:1; and rejection of the Jews for their idolatry and pride, Isaiah 2:6. The great majesty and power of God, and his terrors on the wicked; with an exhortation to fear God, and not to trust in man, Isaiah 2:10.

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