Isa 9:11 | JFB | STEP | 11. adversaries of Rezin-- the Assyrians, who shall first attack Damascus, shall next advance "against him" (Ephraim). This is the punishment of Ephraim's pride in making light ( ) of the judgment already inflicted by God through Tiglath-pileser ( ). A second Assyrian invasion (see on ) shall follow. The reading "princes" for "adversaries" in uncalled for. join-- rather, "arm"; cover with armor [Maurer]. his-- Rezin's.

‏ Isaiah 9:11

11. adversaries of Rezin--the Assyrians, who shall first attack Damascus, shall next advance "against him" (Ephraim). This is the punishment of Ephraim's pride in making light (Is 9:10) of the judgment already inflicted by God through Tiglath-pileser (2Ki 15:29). A second Assyrian invasion (see on Is 7:1) shall follow. The reading "princes" for "adversaries" in uncalled for.

join--rather, "arm"; cover with armor [Maurer].

his--Rezin's.