Isa 14:13-17 | TNotes | STEP | 14:13 This verse alludes to the Canaanite belief that the chief god El and the other gods were enthroned on Mount Zaphon, a northern mountain (see Ps 48:2 ; for a New Testament application, see Matt 11:23 ; Luke 10:15 ).

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bPs 48:2►

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dLuke 10:15►

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fGen 14:19-22►

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‏ Isaiah 14:13-17

14:13 ^a This verse alludes to the Canaanite belief that the chief god El and the other gods were enthroned on Mount Zaphon, a northern mountain (see Ps 48:2 ^b; for a New Testament application, see Matt 11:23 ^c; Luke 10:15 ^d).
14:14 ^e Most High: See Gen 14:19-22 ^f.
Summary for Isa 14:15-17: 14:15-17 ^g This is a restatement of 14:9-11 ^h. The dead spirits inhabiting the place of the dead will be startled and amazed that the Babylonian king, who ruled the world with his merciless might, has absolutely no power in death.