Isa 33:8 | KingComments | STEP | The prophet then describes the wretched state of Israel. The messengers who at the time went to Assyria on behalf of Hezekiah with a proposal for peace came out ashamed ( ; ). They were deceived by Sennacherib, the king of Assyria. The prophet sees that Assyria did not care about his promises and broke the covenant ( ). Because of the presence of hostile Assyrian bands, no one dares to go in the streets anymore (cf. ). Isaiah also sees in the spirit how terrible this destroyer ( ) will rage against cities and people. Also the land will have to deal with the invading enemy ( ). Not only the nature of Judah and Israel, but also that of other areas will groan under the Assyrian violence.

‏ Isaiah 33:8

If the Enemy Has Passed Through

The prophet then describes the wretched state of Israel. The messengers who at the time went to Assyria on behalf of Hezekiah with a proposal for peace came out ashamed (Isa 33:7; 2Kgs 18:14 ; 17). They were deceived by Sennacherib, the king of Assyria. The prophet sees that Assyria did not care about his promises and broke the covenant (Isa 33:8).

Because of the presence of hostile Assyrian bands, no one dares to go in the streets anymore (cf. Jdg 5:6). Isaiah also sees in the spirit how terrible this destroyer (Isa 33:1) will rage against cities and people. Also the land will have to deal with the invading enemy (Isa 33:9). Not only the nature of Judah and Israel, but also that of other areas will groan under the Assyrian violence.