Moab was named after the 1stborn son of
Lot's eldest daughter (Gen. 19:37). It bordered the Dead Sea on the east. They
are promised destruction and will mourn. The Moabites were constant enemies of
Israel. 16 cities and places are mentioned in this short chapter. This
indicates a total destruction. They are a type of the wicked today who are
enemies of Zion.
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16
Isaiah 15-16 speak of the destruction of
Moab in the historic past and the prophetic future. Isaiah paints a woeful
scene of devastation throughout Israel's neighbor to the east. At least 20
places are mentioned along with pertinent circumstances in and around the land
of Moab, suggesting that Isaiah was well versed in geography, history, and
current events." (Ogden p. 230)
Vs. 5-6 testifies of the throne of David
being established through Christ. This verse may also be a plea for King
Hezekiah to show mercy on the Moabites in their hour of distress in spite of
their prideful past.
Vs. 14- The 3 years are believed to have
commenced about 727 BC during the reign of Hezekiah. The next 3 years the
Assyrians devastated the region east of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. Then
Samaria and finally carried the remnants of northern Israel in 721 BC.
ISAIAH
17
Vs. 1-3 The destruction of Damascus, capital
of Syria, in the historic past and the prophetic future
Vs. 3 - Note footnote
Vs. 4-5- Israel is also in for terrible
times
Vs. 7- 8 - After the humbling, some will
return to God abandoning the sins of idolatry.
Vs. 12-14 - The "rolling
thing" in vs. 13 should be translated a "galgal plant" which
begins rapid growth in March, first as an innocent looking flower, then a
thorny monster with leaves covered with sharp thorns, and when it seems to be
at its menacing peak, it dries up and a summer wind blows away the whole galgal
plant. So it will be with Israel's enemies.
ISAIAH
18
Translators have had many difficulties with this
short chapter, and their translations differ considerably.
Vs. 1 - "Hail" Better Than "Woe" - Hyrum Smith identified
this winged land as America.
"beyond the rivers of Ethiopia" because there is no word for
ocean in Hebrew, this could be referring to the "many waters."
Vs. 2- The latter-day missionaries!
"This chapter is clearly a reference to the sending forth of the
missionaries to the nations of the earth to gather again this people who are
scattered and peeled (vs. 7). The ensign has been lifted upon the mountain, and
the work of fathering has been going on for over 100 years. (JFS, Signs of the Times p. 54-5)
ISAIAH
19
A ch. against (vs. 1-18), in the 1st 1/2, and in
favor of (vs. 19-25), in the 2nd half about Egypt.
Review Ludlow p. 213-216 and then read vs. 5-10.
Read Ludlow p. 217-218- "In short, as shown in verses 16-18, one
important sign concerning Egypt in the last days will be her greatly improved
relationship with Judah. Vs. 19-21 describe a new Egyptian relationship with
the Lord.)
Isaiah 20
A short historical chapter. Tartan= Assyrian
general. Vs. 2 - Isaiah walks as if her were a slave.
Vs. 5 - Those afraid = Judah-Why did we trust
Egypt?
