Isaiah 52:2

     2. from the dust—the seat of mourners (Job 2:12, 13).

      arise, and sit—namely, in a more dignified place: on a divan or a throne [LOWTH], after having shaken off the dust gathered up by the flowing dress when seated on the ground; or simply, "Arise, and sit erect" [MAURER].

      bands of . . . neck—the yoke of thy captivity.

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