Isaiah 15

Isaiah 15:1

of Moab] Of Moab, see the Annotations on Amos II. 1. See Jer. XLVIII, wherein are many passages found borrowed from hence.

because] Relates the destruction and devastations of some of their chief Cities, and principal parts of their Countrey; together with the Moabites distraction, and vaine devotions thereupon, flocking unto their Idols, who could do them no good.

is laid waste] The usual maner of Prophetical language. And this was done at several times, by Shalmanezer, Sennacherib, and Nebuchadnezzar. Of which see more on chap. XVI. 14.

Isaiah 15:5

an heifer of three years old] Ier. XLVIII. 34. as an heifer of three years old, i. e. such shall the criers, or the cry be.

Isaiah 15:7

shall they carry away] The enemies shall.

to the brook of the willows] Some place in Moab; there to share it; and thence to carry it into Assyria.

Send ye the Lamb] The tribute due.