Gen 21:17, Judg 18:23, 1Sa 1:8, 2Sa 14:5, Psa 114:5, Isa 22:1 | TSK | STEP

I am indeed.It is very possible that the principal incidents mentioned here were real; and that Joab found out a person whose circumstances bore a near resemblance to that which he wished to represent. She did not make the similitude too plain and visible, lest the king should see her intention before she had obtained a grant of pardon; and thus her circumstances, her mournful tale, her widow's dress, her aged person, (for Josephus says she was advanced in years,) and her impressive manner, all combined to make one united irresistible impression on the heart of the aged monarch.

12:1-3; Jud 9:8-15

‏ Psalms 114:5

Jer 47:6,7; Hab 3:8

‏ Isaiah 22:1

1 The prophet laments the invasion of Jewry.

8 He reproves their human wisdom and worldly joy.

15 He prophesies Shebna's deprivation,

20 and the substitution of Eliakim, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ.

A.M. cir. 3292. B.C. cir. 712. the valley.Jerusalem being situated in the midst of surrounding hills, and the seat of Divine revelation, is here termed "the valley of vision." This prophecy foretells the invasion of Jerusalem by the Assyrians under Sennacherib; and probably also, by the Chaldeans under Nebuchadnezzar.

Ps 125:2; Jer 21:13

of vision.

1Sa 3:1; Ps 147:19,20; Pr 29:18; Mic 3:6; Ro 3:2; 9:4,5

What.

Ge 21:17; Jud 18:23; 1Sa 11:5; 2Sa 14:5; 2Ki 6:28; Ps 114:5

that thou.The eastern houses are built with a court within, into which chiefly the windows open; those that open to the street being so obstructed with lattice work, that no one can see through them. Whenever, therefore, any thing is to be seen or heard in the streets, any public spectacle, or any alarm, everyone immediately goes up to the house-top to satisfy his curiosity. Hence all the people running to the top of their houses, gives a lively image of a sudden general alarm.

15:3; De 22:8; Jer 48:38