Isa 14:29 | JFB | STEP | 29. Palestina-- literally, "the land of sojourners." rod ... broken-- The yoke imposed by Uzziah ( ) was thrown off under Ahaz ( ). serpent's root-- the stock of Jesse ( ). Uzziah was doubtless regarded by the Philistines as a biting "serpent." But though the effects of his bite have been got rid of, a more deadly viper, or "cockatrice" (literally, "viper's offspring," as Philistia would regard him), namely, Hezekiah awaits you ( ).

‏ Isaiah 14:29

29. Palestina--literally, "the land of sojourners."

rod ... broken--The yoke imposed by Uzziah (2Ch 26:6) was thrown off under Ahaz (2Ch 28:18).

serpent's root--the stock of Jesse (Is 11:1). Uzziah was doubtless regarded by the Philistines as a biting "serpent." But though the effects of his bite have been got rid of, a more deadly viper, or "cockatrice" (literally, "viper's offspring," as Philistia would regard him), namely, Hezekiah awaits you (2Ki 18:8).