their heads. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), for themselves.

sighing. See note on Isaiah 21:2.Isaiah 40 takes up this theme, after the historical episode of Isaiah 36-39, which is necessary for the understanding of the references to the Assyrian invasion. For the general notes on this chapter see notes on 2 Kings 18:13; 2 Kings 20:19.

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