Isa 21:13-17 | JFB | STEP | 13. upon-- that is, respecting. forest-- not a grove of trees, but a region of thick underwood, rugged and inaccessible; for Arabia has no forest of trees. travelling companies-- caravans: ye shall be driven through fear of the foe to unfrequented routes ( ; ; is parallel to this passage). Dedanim-- In North Arabia ( ; ; ; ; a different "Dedan" occurs ).

‏ Isaiah 21:13-17

13. upon--that is, respecting.

forest--not a grove of trees, but a region of thick underwood, rugged and inaccessible; for Arabia has no forest of trees.

travelling companies--caravans: ye shall be driven through fear of the foe to unfrequented routes (Is 33:8; Jud 5:6; Jr 49:8 is parallel to this passage).

Dedanim--In North Arabia (Ge 25:3; Jr 25:23; Eze 25:13; 27:20; a different "Dedan" occurs Ge 10:7).

14. Tema--a kindred tribe: an oasis in that region (Jr 25:23). The Temeans give water to the faint and thirsting Dedanites; the greatest act of hospitality in the burning lands of the East, where water is so scarce.

prevented--that is, anticipated the wants of the fugitive Dedanites by supplying bread (Ge 14:18).

their bread--rather, "his (the fugitive's) bread"; the bread due to him, necessary for his support; so "thy grave" (Is 14:19), [Maurer].

15. they--the fugitive Dedanites and other Arabs.

16. years of ... hireling--(See on Is 16:14).

Kedar--a wandering tribe (Psa 120:5). North of Arabia-Petræa, and south of Arabia-Deserta; put for Arabia in general.

17. residue ... diminished--The remnant of Arab warriors, famous in the bow, left after the invasion, shall be small.