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Text -- Isaiah 22:8 (NET)

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22:8 They removed the defenses of Judah. At that time you looked for the weapons in the House of the Forest.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Judah the son of Jacob and Leah; founder of the tribe of Judah,a tribe, the land/country,a son of Joseph; the father of Simeon; an ancestor of Jesus,son of Jacob/Israel and Leah; founder of the tribe of Judah,the tribe of Judah,citizens of the southern kingdom of Judah,citizens of the Persian Province of Judah; the Jews who had returned from Babylonian exile,"house of Judah", a phrase which highlights the political leadership of the tribe of Judah,"king of Judah", a phrase which relates to the southern kingdom of Judah,"kings of Judah", a phrase relating to the southern kingdom of Judah,"princes of Judah", a phrase relating to the kingdom of Judah,the territory allocated to the tribe of Judah, and also the extended territory of the southern kingdom of Judah,the Province of Judah under Persian rule,"hill country of Judah", the relatively cool and green central highlands of the territory of Judah,"the cities of Judah",the language of the Jews; Hebrew,head of a family of Levites who returned from Exile,a Levite who put away his heathen wife,a man who was second in command of Jerusalem; son of Hassenuah of Benjamin,a Levite in charge of the songs of thanksgiving in Nehemiah's time,a leader who helped dedicate Nehemiah's wall,a Levite musician who helped Zechariah of Asaph dedicate Nehemiah's wall


Dictionary Themes and Topics: WAR; WARFARE | Vision | Sennacherib | SHEBNA | KEY | Israel | Isaiah | DISCOVER | Armory | more
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Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: Isa 22:8 - -- The enemy.

The enemy.

Wesley: Isa 22:8 - -- He took those fenced cities, which were a covering or safe - guard both to the people of Judah, and to Jerusalem.

He took those fenced cities, which were a covering or safe - guard both to the people of Judah, and to Jerusalem.

Wesley: Isa 22:8 - -- Thy trust was placed in the arm of flesh.

Thy trust was placed in the arm of flesh.

Wesley: Isa 22:8 - -- More fully called the house of the forest of Lebanon, 1Ki 7:2, not because it was built in Lebanon, for it was in Jerusalem; but because it was built ...

More fully called the house of the forest of Lebanon, 1Ki 7:2, not because it was built in Lebanon, for it was in Jerusalem; but because it was built of the trees of Lebanon.

JFB: Isa 22:8 - -- Rather, "the veil of Judah shall be taken off" [HORSLEY]: figuratively for, exposing to shame as a captive (Isa 47:3; Nah 3:5). Sennacherib dismantled...

Rather, "the veil of Judah shall be taken off" [HORSLEY]: figuratively for, exposing to shame as a captive (Isa 47:3; Nah 3:5). Sennacherib dismantled all "the defensed cities of Judah" (Isa 36:1).

JFB: Isa 22:8 - -- Rather, "thou shalt look."

Rather, "thou shalt look."

JFB: Isa 22:8 - -- The house of armory built of cedar from the forest of Lebanon by Solomon, on a slope of Zion called Ophel (1Ki 7:2; 1Ki 10:17; Neh 3:19). Isaiah says ...

The house of armory built of cedar from the forest of Lebanon by Solomon, on a slope of Zion called Ophel (1Ki 7:2; 1Ki 10:17; Neh 3:19). Isaiah says (Isa 22:8-13) his countrymen will look to their own strength to defend themselves, while others of them will drown their sorrows as to their country in feasting, but none will look to Jehovah.

Clarke: Isa 22:8 - -- The armor "The arsenal"- Built by Solomon within the city, and called the house of the forest of Lebanon; probably from the great quantity of cedar ...

The armor "The arsenal"- Built by Solomon within the city, and called the house of the forest of Lebanon; probably from the great quantity of cedar from Lebanon which was employed in the building. See 1Ki 7:2, 1Ki 7:3.

Calvin: Isa 22:8 - -- 8.And he took away the covering of Judah He shews in what distress of mind the Jews were when they were so closely besieged. Some refer this verb to ...

8.And he took away the covering of Judah He shews in what distress of mind the Jews were when they were so closely besieged. Some refer this verb to God, and others to the enemy; but I rather think it ought to be taken indefinitely, for by a mode of expression frequently used in the Hebrew language, “he took away,” means that “the covering of Judah was taken away.” By the word covering almost all think that either the Temple or God himself is meant, in whose name the Jews falsely boasted. But I interpret it more simply as denoting the armory, in which, as a secret place, they kept the instruments of war. He calls it a “covering,” because they were not exposed to public view, but were concealed in a more sacred place. In short, he describes what commonly happens in a season of great alarm, because at such a time men run to arms, and the instruments of war, which had been formerly concealed, are brought forward.

And thou didst look in that day to the armory of the house of the forest This latter clause agrees with what has been remarked, that they sought out, on such an occasion, every place which contained the means of arming themselves for a case of extreme urgency, the instruments of war having lain long concealed during peace. Sacred history informs us, that this “house of the forest” was built by Solomon, in order to contain the armory of the whole kingdom. 85 (1Kg 7:2.) The change of person, thou didst look, does not obscure the meaning, but rather confirms what I have already remarked, that the Prophet relates how eagerly the Jews at that time made every preparation for defending the city.

TSK: Isa 22:8 - -- he discovered : Isa 36:1-3 the armour : 1Ki 7:2, 1Ki 10:17, 1Ki 14:27, 1Ki 14:28; Son 4:4

he discovered : Isa 36:1-3

the armour : 1Ki 7:2, 1Ki 10:17, 1Ki 14:27, 1Ki 14:28; Son 4:4

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Isa 22:8 - -- And he discovered - Hebrew, ויגל vaye gal - ‘ He made naked, or bare.’ The expression, ‘ He discovered,’ means...

And he discovered - Hebrew, ויגל vaye gal - ‘ He made naked, or bare.’ The expression, ‘ He discovered,’ means simply that it "was"uncovered, without designating the agent.

The covering of Judah - The word used here ( מסך mâsak ) denotes properly "a covering,"and is applied to the "curtain"or veil that was before the tabernacle Exo 26:36; Exo 39:38; and to the curtain that was before the gate of the court Exo 35:17; Exo 39:40. The Septuagint understands it of the "gates"of Judah, ‘ They revealed the gates ( τὰς πύλας tas pulas ) of Judah.’ Many have understood it of the defenses, ramparts, or fortifications of Judah, meaning that they were laid open to public view, that is, were demolished. But the more probable meaning, perhaps, is, that the invading army exposed Judah to every kind of reproach; stripped off everything that was designed to be ornamental in the land; and thus, by the figure of exposing one to reproach and shame by stripping off all his clothes, exposed Judah in every part to reproach. Sennacherib actually came up against all the fortified cities of Judah, and took them and dismantled them 2Ki 18:13; Isa 36:1. The land was thus laid bare, and unprotected.

And thou didst look - Thou Judah; or the king of Judah. Thou didst cast thine eyes to that armory as the last resort, and as the only hope of defense.

To the armor - Or rather, perhaps, the "armory, the arsenal"( נשׁק nesheq ). The Septuagint renders it, ‘ To the choice houses of the city’ (compare Neh 3:19).

Of the house of the forest - This was built within the city, and was called the house of the forest of Lebanon, probably from the great quantity of cedar from Lebanon which was employed in building it 1Ki 7:2-8. In this house, Solomon laid up large quantities of munitions of war 1Ki 10:16-17; and this vast storehouse was now the principal reliance of Hezekiah against the invading forces of Sennacherib.

Poole: Isa 22:8 - -- He the enemy, Sennacherib, of whose invasion he seems to speak. The covering of Judah: he took those fenced cities, which were a covering or safegu...

He the enemy, Sennacherib, of whose invasion he seems to speak.

The covering of Judah: he took those fenced cities, which were a covering or safeguard both to the people of Judah, who fled to them, and to Jerusalem, which was begirt and defended by them.

Thou didst look in that day to the armour thy hope and trust was wholly or chiefly placed in the arm of flesh. For although Hezekiah was commended for his trust in God, yet the generality of the people were guilty of distrust in God, and confidence in the creature.

The house of the forest more fully called the house of the forest of Lebanon , 1Ki 7:2 , not because it was built in Lebanon, for it was in Jerusalem; but either because it was built of the trees of Lebanon, for which cause the temple is called Lebanon , Zec 11:1 , or for other reasons. See Poole "1Ki 7:2" .

Haydock: Isa 22:8 - -- Covering. Hebrew masac, (Haydock) "shade," for the convenience of the people, 4 Kings xvi. 18. --- Forest, built by Solomon. Ezechias has also ...

Covering. Hebrew masac, (Haydock) "shade," for the convenience of the people, 4 Kings xvi. 18. ---

Forest, built by Solomon. Ezechias has also procured store of arms, which were now delivered out to the citizens.

Gill: Isa 22:8 - -- And he discovered the covering of Judah,.... Either God himself, who uncloaked them of their hypocrisy, as Dr. Lightfoot; or took away his power and p...

And he discovered the covering of Judah,.... Either God himself, who uncloaked them of their hypocrisy, as Dr. Lightfoot; or took away his power and presence from them, and his protection of them, and discovered their weakness; or rather the enemy Sennacherib: and then by the covering is meant, not Jerusalem, nor the temple, as Jarchi and Kimchi, for neither of them came into his hands; but the fenced cities of Judah, which were the strength and protection of the country; these he took and dismantled, 2Ki 18:13 and when this was done, it was high time for the Jews at Jerusalem to look about them, and provide for their defence and safety:

and thou, didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest; to see what store of armour they had, in what condition it was, and to take from hence, and furnish themselves and soldiers with it, to annoy the enemy, and defend themselves. This house of the forest is the same with the house of the forest of Lebanon; so called, not because built in it, for it was in Jerusalem, but because it was built of the wood of Lebanon; or because it was surrounded with trees, and had walks and groves belonging to it, resembling that forest. This was an armoury; here Solomon put his two hundred targets, and three hundred shields of beaten gold, 1Ki 7:2 see also Son 4:4.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Isa 22:8 Perhaps this refers to a royal armory, or to Solomon’s “House of the Forest of Lebanon,” where weapons may have been kept (see 1 Kgs...

Geneva Bible: Isa 22:8 And he uncovered the ( k ) coverings of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest. ( k ) The secret place where...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Isa 22:1-25 - --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 substitu...

MHCC: Isa 22:8-14 - --The weakness of Judah now appeared more than ever. Now also they discovered their carnal confidence and their carnal security. They looked to the fort...

Matthew Henry: Isa 22:8-14 - -- What is meant by the covering of Judah, which in the beginning of this paragraph is said to be discovered, is not agreed. The fenced cities of J...

Keil-Delitzsch: Isa 22:8-11 - -- When Judah, after being for a long time intoxicated with hope, shall become aware of the extreme danger in which it is standing, it will adopt prude...

Constable: Isa 7:1--39:8 - --III. Israel's crisis of faith chs. 7--39 This long section of the book deals with Israel's major decision in Isa...

Constable: Isa 13:1--35:10 - --B. God's sovereignty over the nations chs. 13-35 This major section of the book emphasizes the folly of ...

Constable: Isa 13:1--23:18 - --1. Divine judgments on the nations chs. 13-23 The recurrence of the Hebrew word massa', translat...

Constable: Isa 21:1--23:18 - --The second series of five oracles chs. 21-23 Compared to the first series of oracles aga...

Constable: Isa 22:1-25 - --The oracle against Jerusalem ch. 22 As in the first series of oracles, God's people occupy the fourth place in this second series, which points farthe...

Guzik: Isa 22:1-25 - --Isaiah 22 - Judgment on Jerusalem A. Isaiah denounces the city of Jerusalem. 1. (1-4) Isaiah is grieved over a joyous city. The burden against the...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Isaiah (Book Introduction) ISAIAH, son of Amoz (not Amos); contemporary of Jonah, Amos, Hosea, in Israel, but younger than they; and of Micah, in Judah. His call to a higher deg...

JFB: Isaiah (Outline) PARABLE OF JEHOVAH'S VINEYARD. (Isa. 5:1-30) SIX DISTINCT WOES AGAINST CRIMES. (Isa. 5:8-23) (Lev 25:13; Mic 2:2). The jubilee restoration of posses...

TSK: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Isaiah has, with singular propriety, been denominated the Evangelical Prophet, on account of the number and variety of his prophecies concerning the a...

TSK: Isaiah 22 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Isa 22:1, The prophet laments the invasion of Jewry; Isa 22:8, He reproves their human wisdom and worldly joy; Isa 22:15, He prophesies S...

Poole: Isaiah (Book Introduction) THE ARGUMENT THE teachers of the ancient church were of two sorts: 1. Ordinary, the priests and Levites. 2. Extraordinary, the prophets. These we...

Poole: Isaiah 22 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 22 The anguish of Judah: the prophet much grieved, Isa 22:1-5 , by the Persians, Medes, and Assyrians, Isa 22:6,7 . He reproveth their huma...

MHCC: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Isaiah prophesied in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He has been well called the evangelical prophet, on account of his numerous and...

MHCC: Isaiah 22 (Chapter Introduction) (Isa 22:1-7) The siege and taking of Jerusalem. (Isa 22:8-14) The wicked conduct of its inhabitants. (Isa 22:15-25) The displacing of Shebna, and th...

Matthew Henry: Isaiah (Book Introduction) An Exposition, With Practical Observations, of The Book of the Prophet Isaiah Prophet is a title that sounds very great to those that understand it, t...

Matthew Henry: Isaiah 22 (Chapter Introduction) We have now come nearer home, for this chapter is " the burden of the valley of vision," Jerusalem; other places had their burden for the sake of ...

Constable: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Introduction Title and writer The title of this book of the Bible, as is true of the o...

Constable: Isaiah (Outline) Outline I. Introduction chs. 1-5 A. Israel's condition and God's solution ch. 1 ...

Constable: Isaiah Isaiah Bibliography Alexander, Joseph Addison. Commentary on the Prophecies of Isaiah. 1846, 1847. Revised ed. ...

Haydock: Isaiah (Book Introduction) THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAS. INTRODUCTION. This inspired writer is called by the Holy Ghost, (Ecclesiasticus xlviii. 25.) the great prophet; from t...

Gill: Isaiah (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH This book is called, in the New Testament, sometimes "the Book of the Words of the Prophet Esaias", Luk 3:4 sometimes only t...

Gill: Isaiah 22 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 22 This chapter contains two prophecies, one concerning the invasion of Judah and Jerusalem, not by the Medes and Persians, ...

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