Isa 28:5 | JFB | STEP | 5-13. The prophet now turns to Judah; a gracious promise to the remnant ("residue"); a warning lest through like sins Judah should share the fate of Samaria. crown —in antithesis to the " fading crown" of Ephraim ( ). the residue —primarily, Judah, in the prosperous reign of Hezekiah ( ), antitypically, the elect of God; as He here is called their "crown and diadem," so are they called His ( ); a beautiful reciprocity.

Isaiah 28:5

5-13. The prophet now turns to Judah; a gracious promise to the remnant ("residue"); a warning lest through like sins Judah should share the fate of Samaria.

crown—in antithesis to the "fading crown" of Ephraim (Isa 28:1, 3).

the residue—primarily, Judah, in the prosperous reign of Hezekiah (2Ki 18:7), antitypically, the elect of God; as He here is called their "crown and diadem," so are they called His (Isa 62:3); a beautiful reciprocity.